Essay Archive - Egyptian, Babylonian, and Hebrew Religions
Egyptian, Babylonian, and Hebrew Religions
Egyptians, Babylonians, and Hebrews have similarities yet also differences in
their religions. The importance is not in the similarities as much as it is in
the differences that distinguish the cultures from each other and their views on
life. I would like to point out each civilization's creation and flood story.
By analyzing these stories we can come to a better understanding of their world
views. The Hebrew creation story from the book of Genesis is one that most
people know well. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. The
earth was without form and void. ....
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