Cosmogonies And Astro-Theology Of The Babylonians

Cosmogonies and Astro-Theology of the Babylonians is a book written by A. H. Sayce that explores the ancient Babylonian beliefs about the creation of the universe and the role of the stars and planets in their religion. The book delves into the Babylonian cosmogony, which describes the origins of the universe and the gods who created it. It also examines the Babylonian astro-theology, which is the belief that the movements and positions of celestial bodies can reveal divine messages and influence human affairs. Sayce draws on a variety of ancient texts, including cuneiform tablets, hymns, and myths, to provide a comprehensive overview of Babylonian cosmology and astrology. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Near Eastern religion and mythology.THIS 180 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Religion of the Ancient Babylonians, by A. H. Sayce. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766190064.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: A. H. Sayce
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 180
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9781162913162

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