In this widely cited study of the hymns and prayers to Marduk, Hehn has brought together a very useful resource for students of Babylonian religion. The genealogy of Marduk, his sphere of influence, his names and his role as a determiner of fate open the work. Marduk’s function as the protector of Babylon and his persona compared to the biblical idea of the divine, as well as the conflict with the dragon are addressed. There follow several texts that fit into the categories of hymns and prayers to Marduk. Each one is given in transliteration, translation, and with comments. The study concludes with line drawings of the individual tablets.
SKU (ISBN): 978-1-60724-031-0
Publication Status: In Print
Publication Date: Jan 22,2010
Interior Color: Black
Trim Size: 6 x 9
Page Count: 122
Languages: German
ISBN: 978-1-60724-031-0
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In this widely cited study of the hymns and prayers to Marduk, Hehn has brought together a very useful resource for students of Babylonian religion. He begins this important work with a discussion of the genealogy of Marduk and then his sphere of influence. The names of Marduk are discussed as is his role as a determiner of fate. Marduk’s function as the protector of Babylon and his persona compared to the biblical idea of the divine, as well as the conflict with the dragon are addressed. There follow several texts that fit into the categories of hymns and prayers to Marduk. Each one is given in transliteration, translation, and with comments. The study concludes with line drawings of the individual tablets. This substantial collection of material on the major deity of Babylon in antiquity remains a valuable source for students of ancient Near Eastern religions today.
Johannes Hehn (1873-1932) studied at the universities of Würzburg and Berlin. He returned to teach at Würzburg.
