The History and Archaeology of the Bible. Episode 2, The Tower of Babel

The History and Archaeology of the Bible Episode 2, The Tower of Babel Episode 2, The Tower of Babel.

Streaming video - 2021

Explore the symbolism of the tower and pyramid in ancient architecture, beginning with the famous Egyptian step pyramid at Saqqara. Learn about the Mesopotamian ziggurat, a tower-like structure composed of receding platforms, and its role in religious life and ritual. Discover parallels between the building of ziggurats and the story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis.

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Subjects
Bible.
History, Ancient.
Philosophy and religion.
Education films.
Genres
Education films
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : The Great Courses 2021.
2022.
Language
English
Other Authors
The Great Courses (film director), Jean-Pierre Isbouts (actor)
Online Access
A Kanopy streaming video
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Item Description
Title from title frames.
Film
In Process Record.
Physical Description
1 online resource (streaming video file) (26 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Access
AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).

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