In the early twentieth century, there was a fierce, ongoing debate in Germany about the influence of ancient Babylon on the nation of Israel. Many books and lectures were published on this topic at the time, and perhaps none so famous as scholar Herman Gunkel’s Israel and Babylon: The Influence of Babylon on the Religion of Israel. He joins in the discussion with a succinct yet thorough essay, addressing previous conversations, Babylonian civilization, and the proper place of other cultures in ancient Hebrew context.

This edition features a preface by the translator, giving a complete introduction to the debate and context surrounding it. As well as showing the prevalence of Scripture, Israel and Babylon: The Influence of Babylon on the Religion of Israel is an important historical document from one of the premier German scholars of the 1900s. The Logos edition allows you to search for words and topics with just one click, making study of this topic fast and easy.