Slide 1 : Old Testament Studies
Christian Life College
Terry R. Baughman, MAET, Instructor The Babylonian Empire
Slide 2 : A 16th century artist depiction of the tower of Babel
Hammurabi's stele : Hammurabi's stele
Cylinder Seal and impression : Cylinder Seal and impression Cylinder seal and modern impression- Ishtar image and a worshipper below a canopy flanked by winged genies
Ashtaroth : Ashtaroth Arabic writing says, “Ishtar be blessed … Oh, Queen of Heaven”
Ashtaroth
© Abou Hammoud
Striding Lions of Ishtar : Striding Lions of Ishtar Striding Lion
Neo-Babylonian reign of Nebuchadnezzar
Scenes from the Life of King Nebuchadnezzar : Scenes from the Life of King Nebuchadnezzar
Ancient City of Babylon : Ancient City of Babylon Babylon © British Library Photographic Service
The gates of Ishtar : The gates of Ishtar