During the Babylonian Captivity of the Hebrews, only the most prominent Hebrews were removed to Babylon. The great majority were left in Judea. The Book of Lamentations is the story of those who were left behind.
During the Babylonian Captivity of the Hebrews, only the most prominent Hebrews were removed to Babylon. The great majority were left in Judea. The Book of Lamentations is the story of those who were left behind.
This is the Hebrew Song of Songs, attributed to King Solomon. Notice on the web page that there are eight chapters (or pages) to read. The Song of Songs is erotic, and the singers switch back and forth between a man and a woman.
This Babylonian myth relates the marriage of two great Mesopotamian gods, Nergal, the god of war and pestilence, and Ereshkigal, the goddess of the underworld.
This Babylonian myth relates the marriage of two great Mesopotamian gods, Nergal, the god of war and pestilence, and Ereshkigal, the goddess of the underworld.