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Book Synopsis: The Creation, the Fall of Man, the Deluge, the Tower of Babel, the times of the Patriarchs; many of us know these stories through reading Genesis in the Old Testament. But, what happens if there was an alternative source that spoke of these events?
George Smith, a pioneering English Assyriologist, discovered a number of ancient tablets in the lands surrounding Nineveh, situated in what was previously the infamous civilization of Babylonia. Written in the long-forgotten script of cuneiform, Smith was able to discover some remarkable finds upon their surfaces.
The Chaldean Account of Genesis explores these discoveries and explains how the tablets provide an alternative account to the accounts of the Jewish bible. These tablets also throw remarkable light on the myths and legends of Babylon, from the epic of Gilgamesh to the adventures of Ishtar.
This work is a remarkable study that should be essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the stories of Old Testament as well as the ancient civilization of Babylon.
George Smith, was a pioneering English Assyriologist who first discovered and translated the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest-known written works of literature. His The Chaldean Account of Genesis was first published in 1876. Smith also passed away of dysentery that year during an expedition to excavate the rest of the Library of Ashurbanipal.
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Discover the untold secrets of ancient civilization with The Chaldean Account of Genesis. Unravel the mysteries surrounding the Creation, the Fall of Man, the Deluge, and the Tower of Babel through a fascinating alternative source. Pioneering English Assyriologist, George Smith, unearthed ancient tablets in the lands of Babylonia, shedding light on forgotten myths and legends. These remarkable cuneiform tablets provide a new perspective on the stories of the Old Testament, offering a captivating glimpse into the ancient civilization of Babylon.
Journey into the depths of history with The Chaldean Account of Genesis. This extraordinary study is a must-read for those who seek a comprehensive understanding of biblical accounts and the civilization that spawned them. Immerse yourself in the epic of Gilgamesh, the oldest-known written work of literature, translated by the renowned George Smith. Let his remarkable discoveries and translations transport you to a world lost in time.
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