A fascinating exploration of the ancient spiritual world that gave birth to civilization itself — Babylonian and Assyrian Religion by S.H. Hooke, published by the University of Oklahoma Press.
Hooke, one of the 20th century’s leading biblical and ancient Near Eastern scholars, presents a sweeping yet readable overview of Mesopotamian beliefs, from the myth of Gilgamesh and the rites of Marduk to the temples, omens, and cosmic order that shaped human understanding of gods and kings.
Illustrated with photographs of artifacts, tablets, and reliefs from major museums, this volume captures the rhythm of a culture that influenced the Hebrews, Persians, and Greeks alike.
•Author: S.H. Hooke
•Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
•Year: Circa 1960
•Binding: Hardcover with original dust jacket
•Condition: Very Good — minor wear to jacket edges, tight binding, clean interior; previous owner’s bookplate (B. Barry Levy) on inside front board
•Illustrations: Includes photos and plates of Mesopotamian artifacts and gods
A must-have for readers of ancient history, biblical archaeology, or comparative religion, and an excellent companion to works by Kramer, Pritchard, and Eliade.