Hebrew and Babylonian Traditions

Originally a lecture given at Oberlin College in 1913, this is a comparative study of Hebrew and Babylonian traditions, such as their folk-tales, beliefs, religious practices, and modes of thought. Using historical records, early biblical studies, and materials excavated from the Euphrates Valley archeological sites, Morris Jastrow’s captivating work shines light on the similarities and differences of those two historically important cultures.