CHAPTER XXI

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Contributions of Babylonia, Assyria and Persia to Modern Civilization 357

_Assyrian Literature._ Chaldean Account of the Deluge 361 Descent of Ishtar to Hades 367 Gyges and Assurbanipal 371_a_ Purity 371_c_ Zoroaster's Prayer 371_d_

THE HEBREWS AND THEIR NEIGHBORS.

## CHAPTER I .

Syria 372

## CHAPTER II .

The Land of Phoenicia; Reign of Hiram; Invasion of Asshurbanipal 378

## CHAPTER III .

Phoenician Colonies and Commerce 390

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Occupations and Industries; Literature and Learning; Religion 399

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Physical Geography of Palestine; Climate and Productivity 408

## CHAPTER VI .

Effects of Geographical Conditions upon the Hebrews 418

## CHAPTER VII .

Sources of Hebrew History 426

## CHAPTER VIII .

Condition of the Hebrews Prior to Their Occupation of Canaan 434

## CHAPTER IX .

Era of the Judges 441

## CHAPTER X .

Morality of the Early Hebrews 448

## CHAPTER XI .

Causes Leading to the Establishment of the Kingdom. David's Lament; His Reign. Solomon Rules; King Solomon and the Bees 453

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