Middle Eastern Mythology (Penguin Religion & Mythology)

Rating:
Summary: Excellent review of Mythology through early Christianity
Review: This book provided a fascinating review of early Middle Eastern mythology starting from Mesopotamian culture and proceeding through to Judaism and early Christianity. It also includes a discussion of the importance of myth and ritual as a basis for religious and socialogical structure. The area I found most interesting was the discussion of the influence of the mythology of early civilizations on Judeo-Christian belief and scripture.