The Old Testament

In the Light of

The Historical Records and Legends

of Assyria and Babylonia

By

Theophilus G. Pinches

LL.D., M.R.A.S.

Published under the direction of the Tract Committee

Third Edition—Revised, With Appendices and Notes

London:

Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge

1908

Contents

• Foreword
• Chapter I. The Early Traditions Of The Creation.
• Chapter II. The History, As Given In The Bible, From The Creation To The Flood.
• Chapter III. The Flood.
• Appendix. The Second Version Of The Flood-Story.
• Chapter IV. Assyria, Babylonia, And The Hebrews, With Reference To The So-Called Genealogical Table.
• The Tower Of Babel.
• The Patriarchs To Abraham.
• Chapter V. Babylonia At The Time Of Abraham.
• The Religious Element.