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A revelatory journey into the birthplaces of belief rediscovered and reborn for modern readers. Greece And Babylon: A Comparative Sketch Of Mesopotamian, Anatolian And Hellenic Religions is Lewis Richard Farnell s lucid, passionately argued exploration of how Mesopotamian religion, Anatolian beliefs, and Hellenic spirituality shaped the ancient world. Farnell traces parallels and divergences across Mesopotamia and Greece, unpacking Greek and Babylonian mythology, ritual practice, and the evolving idea of the divine. This comparative religion analysis illuminates how myths, cults, and social rites reflect deep cultural exchange across empires and eras. Historically significant and scholarly yet accessible, this work stands at the crossroads of ancient religions comparison, historical religious practices, and cross-cultural religious study. Farnell s prose offers both erudition and vivid storytelling, making it indispensable for readers fascinated by ancient world religions as well as collectors of classical scholarship. Alpha Editions is proud to republish a title out of print for decades. Restored for today s and future generations, this edition is not merely a reprint it is a carefully prepared collector s item and cultural treasure, preserving insights into Mesopotamian religion, Anatolian beliefs, Hellenic spirituality, and the broader tapestry of ancient civilization beliefs. Ideal for casual readers and classic literature collectors alike, this book revives a foundational voice in comparative religion and invites renewed conversation on Mesopotamia and Greece.
