Legends of Babylon and Egypt in Relation to Hebrew Tradition

Legends of Babylon and Egypt in Relation to Hebrew Tradition is a comparative mythology and ancient history study by Leonard William King, first published in 1918. It examines ancient Mesopotamian (Babylonian) and Egyptian myths and compares them with narratives found in Hebrew (Biblical) tradition. The book draws heavily on archaeological discoveries and translated cuneiform and hieroglyphic texts available in the early 20th century. King presents creation stories, flood myths, and royal legends from Babylon and Egypt, placing them alongside similar themes in the Hebrew Bible. One of the central focuses is the comparison between the Mesopotamian flood narrative (such as the Epic of Gilgamesh flood story) and the biblical story of Noah’s Ark. King explores similarities in structure and symbolism, suggesting possible cultural transmission or shared ancient Near Eastern traditions.