The Babylonian Genesis
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Overview
A complete translation of all the published cuneiform tablets of the Babylonian creation stories, both the Semitic Babylonian and the Sumerian.
Each Babylonian creation account contained in this comprehensive volume is preceded by a brief introduction dealing with the age and provenance of the tablets, as well as the aim and purpose of the story. Also included is a translation and discussion of two Babylonian creation versions written in Greek. The final chapter presents a detailed examination of the Babylonian creation accounts in relation to our Old Testament literature.
Each Babylonian creation account contained in this comprehensive volume is preceded by a brief introduction dealing with the age and provenance of the tablets, as well as the aim and purpose of the story. Also included is a translation and discussion of two Babylonian creation versions written in Greek. The final chapter presents a detailed examination of the Babylonian creation accounts in relation to our Old Testament literature.
- Title: The Babylonian Genesis
- Author: Alexander Heidel
- Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 200
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9780226112428, 9780226323992, 0226323994, 022611242X
- Resource ID: LLS:9780226112428
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T20:47:00Z
Alexander Heidel was at the time of his death in 1955 on the research staff of the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago.