The Earliest Cosmologies: The Universe As Pictured In Thought By Ancient Hebrews, Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Iranians, And Indo-Aryans (190

The Earliest Cosmologies is a comprehensive examination of the ancient beliefs and ideas surrounding the universe held by various cultures, including the Hebrews, Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Iranians, and Indo-Aryans. Written by William Fairfield Warren and originally published in 1909, this book delves into the earliest known cosmological theories and explores how these ideas were shaped by each culture's unique worldview, religious beliefs, and scientific knowledge. The book covers topics such as the creation of the universe, the origin of life, the structure of the cosmos, and the role of gods and goddesses in the universe. Through detailed analysis of ancient texts, myths, and legends, Warren provides a fascinating insight into the cosmological beliefs of these ancient civilizations and how they influenced the development of later scientific and philosophical thought. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, philosophy, and religion.A Guidebook For Beginners In The Study Of Ancient Literatures And Religions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.