Panbabylonism

Panbabylonism

Panbabylonism is a school of thought within Assyriology and Religious studies that considers the Hebrew Bible and Judaism as directly derived from Babylonian culture and mythology. Appearing in the late 19th century, it gained popularity in the early 20th century, advocated notably by Alfred Jeremias. The ideas presented within its framework still carry importance in mythological studies. This is mainly because of the obvious similarities between myths in the comparatively young Bible and much older myths from ancient polytheistic mythologies.

See also

* Middle Eastern mythology

External links

* [http://members.optusnet.com.au/gtosiris/page9e.html The Development, Heyday, and Demise of Panbabylonism] by Gary D. Thompson


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