Middle Eastern Mythology
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A landmark work in the study of ancient religions and mythology, Middle Eastern Mythology presents a comprehensive survey of the sacred stories and cosmological beliefs of the ancient Near East. Samuel Henry Hooke — a distinguished Old Testament scholar — draws on Sumerian, Babylonian, Canaanite, Hebrew, and early Christian sources to illuminate the shared mythological traditions that underpinned civilisations stretching from Mesopotamia to the Levant. With scholarly precision and an accessible tone, the work argues that these myths were not merely fanciful tales but functioned as living frameworks through which ancient peoples understood creation, kingship, death, and divine order. Hooke masterfully illustrates the striking parallels and connections between Mesopotamian flood narratives and biblical accounts, revealing the profound cultural cross-pollination of the ancient world. An essential and enduring text for anyone seeking to understand the mythological roots of Western religion and civilisation.
Middle Eastern Mythology
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in the study of ancient religions and mythology, Middle Eastern Mythology presents a comprehensive survey of the sacred stories and cosmological beliefs of the ancient Near East. Samuel Henry Hooke — a distinguished Old Testament scholar — draws on Sumerian, Babylonian, Canaanite, Hebrew, and early Christian sources to illuminate the shared mythological traditions that underpinned civilisations stretching from Mesopotamia to the Levant. With scholarly precision and an accessible tone, the work argues that these myths were not merely fanciful tales but functioned as living frameworks through which ancient peoples understood creation, kingship, death, and divine order. Hooke masterfully illustrates the striking parallels and connections between Mesopotamian flood narratives and biblical accounts, revealing the profound cultural cross-pollination of the ancient world. An essential and enduring text for anyone seeking to understand the mythological roots of Western religion and civilisation.
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in the study of ancient religions and mythology, Middle Eastern Mythology presents a comprehensive survey of the sacred stories and cosmological beliefs of the ancient Near East. Samuel Henry Hooke — a distinguished Old Testament scholar — draws on Sumerian, Babylonian, Canaanite, Hebrew, and early Christian sources to illuminate the shared mythological traditions that underpinned civilisations stretching from Mesopotamia to the Levant. With scholarly precision and an accessible tone, the work argues that these myths were not merely fanciful tales but functioned as living frameworks through which ancient peoples understood creation, kingship, death, and divine order. Hooke masterfully illustrates the striking parallels and connections between Mesopotamian flood narratives and biblical accounts, revealing the profound cultural cross-pollination of the ancient world. An essential and enduring text for anyone seeking to understand the mythological roots of Western religion and civilisation.
