Enuma Elish

The Enuma Elish is a Babylonian creation myth etched on seven clay tablets, recounting the struggle between cosmic order and chaos.

It tells the story of Marduk, the patron deity of Babylon, who defeats the forces of chaos and establishes order in the world.

The myth includes the creation of the heavens, earth, and humanity.

The book, compiled and translated by L.W.

King, includes detailed commentary, historical context, and comparisons with Hebrew scriptures.

It also features additional Babylonian mythological accounts and an afterword discussing the impact of ancient Near Eastern mythology on the Hebrew Bible.