Ancient Roots of Creation and Afterlife Beliefs
- 294 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Exploring the sacred and secular life of ancient Near Eastern and Indo-Iranian religions, the book delves into how these cultures perceived cosmic order and chaos. It examines the interplay between social, political, and religious structures, highlighting how myths of creation and eschatology shaped societal norms and historical narratives. By analyzing the roots of these beliefs, particularly in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the work reveals their shared themes of order, judgment, and perspectives on death and the afterlife.
