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The Babylonian Genesis : The Story of the Creation by Alexander Heidel (1963, Trade Paperback)

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This book is a rare find for anyone interested in occult literature, philosophy, and the story of creation. Written by Alexander Heidel, this second edition of "The Babylonian Genesis" is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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Here is a complete translation of all the published cuneiform tablets of the various Babylonian creation stories, of both the Semitic Babylonian and the Sumerian material. Each creation account is preceded by a brief introduction dealing with the age and provenance of the tablets, the aim and purpose of the story, etc. 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 their relation to our Old Testament literature.

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PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press

ISBN-100226323994

ISBN-139780226323992

eBay Product ID (ePID)102315

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Number of Pages161 Pages

Publication NameBabylonian Genesis : the Story of the Creation

LanguageEnglish

SubjectAncient / General, Comparative Religion, General, Cosmology, Ancient Languages (See Also Latin)

Publication Year1963

TypeLanguage Course

AuthorAlexander Heidel

Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Religion, Science, History

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight8.7 Oz

Item Length0.8 in

Item Width0.5 in

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Edition Number2

LCCN51-000822

Target AudienceScholarly & Professional

Dewey Decimal299.219

Table of ContentList of Illustrations List of Symbols and Special Characters I. Enûma Elish II. Related Babylonian Creation Stories III. Old Testament Parallels Appendix

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by sarpeg9bke
02 Jun, 2016
The Babylonian Genesis
This is just one of the Genesis stories, because all bibles all over the world have a Genesis and flood story. All cultures were independent of each other but have similar stories. It is very intriguing to read each of them. Great book.
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