Explore
Pricing
For Authors
Listen Now

Sign In Start free trial

Search
Explore
Library

Publish a book
Help

The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria

Spirituality and Religion

The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria

Enriched edition.By Morris Jastrow

Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices

Try for $0.00 Get for $1

The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria

Length30h 47m

About this audiobook

In "The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria," Morris Jastrow embarks on an exhaustive exploration of the ancient religious systems that underpinned the lives of these Mesopotamian civilizations. The book meticulously examines the pantheon of deities, mythological narratives, and ritual practices, utilizing a scholarly yet accessible literary style that intertwines historical narratives with critical analysis. Jastrow situates his work within the broader context of Near Eastern studies, addressing the influences of Babylonian and Assyrian religious thought on subsequent cultures, as well as their lasting relevance in the study of comparative religion. Morris Jastrow, a noted American orientalist and professor, dedicated much of his academic career to the understanding of Semitic languages and cultures. His profound knowledge of ancient texts and artifacts undoubtedly informed his interpretation of Babylonia and Assyria's complex belief systems. Jastrow's passion for the region's history is palpable throughout the book, driven by a desire to illuminate the sophisticated theological frameworks that shaped the daily lives and moral understandings of these ancient peoples. This book is essential for scholars and enthusiasts alike who seek to delve into the rich spiritual tapestry of one of humanity's earliest cultures. Jastrow's insightful analysis and robust scholarship render it a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersections of history, religion, and culture. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Mythological World Gods & Mortals Magic Supernatural Folklore Prophecy War & Battle Political Intrigue

Audiobook details

GenreSpirituality and Religion

Length30 hrs 47 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateNov 10, 2023

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction

9The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria (pt. 8)

2The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria (pt. 1)

10The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria (pt. 9)

3The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria (pt. 2)

11The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria (pt. 10)

4The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria (pt. 3)

12The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria (pt. 11)

5The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria (pt. 4)

13The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria (pt. 12)

Show all chaptersShow less

6The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria (pt. 5)

14The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria (pt. 13)

7The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria (pt. 6)

15Memorable Quotes

8The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria (pt. 7)

More from Spirituality & Religion

Faith of Our Fathers

Faith of Our FathersC.H. Spurgeon, Jonathan Edwards, others7h 24m$17

Strong's Bible Concordance

Strong's Bible ConcordanceJames Strong136h 23m$2 · $0

The Holy Qur-an: Text, Translation and Commentary

The Holy Qur-an: Text, Translation and CommentaryAbdullah Yusuf Ali21h 14m$3 · $0

Jesus the Christ

Jesus the ChristJames E. Talmage33h 6m$2 · $0

PsalmsKing James Bible4h 2m$10

The Secret of the Rosary

The Secret of the RosaryLouis de Montfort6h 7m$1 · $0

The Existence and Attributes of God (Vol. 1&2)

The Existence and Attributes of God (Vol. 1&2)Stephen Charnock69h 43m$2 · $0

The Complete Works

The Complete WorksFlorence Scovel Shinn8h 2m$1 · $0

A Body of Divinity

A Body of DivinityThomas Watson17h 55m$23

The New Human Revolution, vol. 3

The New Human Revolution, vol. 3Daisaku Ikeda7h 19m$12 · $0

Steps to Christ

Steps to ChristEllen G. White3h 12m$1 · $0

The Mystery of Providence

The Mystery of ProvidenceJohn Flavel8h 13m$20

Daily Light on the Daily Path (Updated from the Holy Bible King James Version)

Daily Light on the Daily Path (Updated from the Holy Bible King James Version)Samuel Bagster, Jonathan Bagster20h 56m$30

The Grace Message

The Grace MessageAndrew Farley8h 49m$20 · $0

All of GraceCharles Spurgeon3h 27m$2 · $0

EmbersRichard Wagamese1h 51m$15

The Holy BibleVarious Authors120h 43m$2 · $0

Old Path White Clouds

Old Path White CloudsThich Nhat Hanh16h 39m$25

The Way OutJoseph Benner1h 18m$1 · $0

History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century (Vol.1-5)

History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century (Vol.1-5)Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné93h 6m$2 · $0

You may also like

Prophetical, Educational and Playing Cards

Prophetical, Educational and Playing CardsJohn King Mrs. Van Rensselaer7h 59m$1 · $0

The History of Ancient Egyptian Literature

The History of Ancient Egyptian LiteratureE. A. Wallis Budge16h 49m$1 · $0

Myths of the Norsemen (Illustrated Edition)

Myths of the Norsemen (Illustrated Edition)Hélène Adeline Guerber11h 51m$2 · $0

The Magical Books of Solomon

The Magical Books of SolomonSamuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers, Aleister Crowley, Frederick Cornwallis Conybeare8h 38m$2 · $0

The Essential Works of Kabbalah

The Essential Works of KabbalahJ. Abelson, Nurho de Manhar, Bernhard Pick, S. L. MacGregor Mathers, W. W. Westcot36h 23m$1 · $0

David Cusick's Sketches of Ancient History of the Six Nations

David Cusick's Sketches of Ancient History of the Six NationsDavid Cusick1h 20m$2 · $0

Egyptian Mythology

Egyptian MythologyLewis Spence10h 51m$2 · $0

Teutonic Mythology: The Gods and Goddesses of the Northland (Vol. 1-3)

Teutonic Mythology: The Gods and Goddesses of the Northland (Vol. 1-3)Viktor Rydberg34h 7m$1 · $0

Devil WorshipIsya Joseph4h 59m$1 · $0

Against the Christians: Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry and the Emperor Julian

Against the Christians: Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry and the Emperor JulianThomas Taylor, Flavius Josephus, Porphyry, Tacitus, Diodorus of Sicily, Celsus, Emperor Julian3h 40m$1 · $0

History of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway (Vol. 1&2)

History of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway (Vol. 1&2)S. A. Dunham24h 14m$1 · $0

The Myths of the North American Indians

The Myths of the North American IndiansLewis Spence11h 54m$2 · $0

CELTIC MYTHOLOGY (Illustrated Edition)

CELTIC MYTHOLOGY (Illustrated Edition)J. A. MacCulloch, T. W. Rolleston, W. Y. Evans-Wentz60h 50m$1 · $0

The Fairy Mythology

The Fairy MythologyThomas Keightley23h 1m$1 · $0

Judaism: Sacred Texts, History, Theology & Philosophy

Judaism: Sacred Texts, History, Theology & PhilosophyLouis Ginzberg, Heinrich Graetz, Judah Halevi, Moses Maimonides, Samuel Rapaport, Simeon Singer, Nurho de Manhar, Abraham Cohen602h 50m$2 · $0

Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic StudiesLewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke226h 14m$2 · $0

Ancient Egypt: History, Archaeology & Original Texts

Ancient Egypt: History, Archaeology & Original TextsArthur Gilman, George Rawlinson, E. A. Wallis Budge, Gaston Maspero, Agnes Sophia Griffith Johns36h 19m$1 · $0

The Winter Solstice Altars at Hano Pueblo

The Winter Solstice Altars at Hano PuebloJesse Walter Fewkes1h 1m$2 · $0

The Literature of Ancient Egypt

The Literature of Ancient EgyptE. A. Wallis Budge16h 49m$2 · $0

The Book of Witchcraft

The Book of WitchcraftBram Stoker, Charles Mackay, William Godwin, Walter Scott, Charles Wentworth Upham, Jules Michelet, John Ashton, Howard Williams, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, Allen Putnam, George Moir, Frederick George Lee, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, Wilhelm Meinhold, John M. Taylor, E. Lynn Linton, William P. Upham, W. H. Davenport Adams, M. Schele de Vere, St. John D. Seymour, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Samuel Roberts Wells, Margaret Murray274h 47m$1 · $0