"Legends of Babylon and Egypt in Relation to Hebrew Tradition" by L. W. King is a historical analysis that examines the connections between Hebrew traditions and the ancient myths of Babylon and Egypt. The book uses archaeological discoveries from Babylonia, especially those made around the period of World War I, to compare legendary stories like the Creation and the Great Flood across these cultures. King shows how newly found Sumerian writings suggest that these narratives may have originated from shared cultural interactions, trade, invasions, and the blending of traditions in the region. The book highlights the unbroken chain of civilization in the Near East, setting the scene for a further look into the linked mythologies, legends, and forming cultural stories of Babylon, Egypt, and the Hebrews.
Legends of Babylon and Egypt in Relation to Hebrew Tradition
By L. W. (Leonard William) King
Discover how ancient Babylonian and Egyptian stories mirror Hebrew traditions, revealing a shared cultural past through tales of creation and catastrophic floods.
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Leonard William King, FSA was an English archaeologist and Assyriologist educated at Rugby School and King's College, Cambridge. He collected stone inscriptions widely in the Near East, taught Assyrian and Babylonian archaeology at King's College for a number of years, and published a large number of works on these subjects. He is also known for his translations of ancient works such as the Code of Hammurabi. He became Assistant Keeper of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum.
Leonard William King, FSA was an English archaeologist and Assyriologist educated at Rugby School and King's College, Cambridge. He collected stone inscriptions widely in the Near East, taught Assyrian and Babylonian archaeology at King's College for a number of years, and published a large number of works on these subjects. He is also known for his translations of ancient works such as the Code of Hammurabi. He became Assistant Keeper of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum.
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