The labyrinth : further studies in the relation between myth and ritual in the ancient world

Edited by S. H. Hooke, MA., B.D.

Introduction (by the editor). 1 The labyrinth. 2 Some cosmological patterns in Babylonian religion. 3 The role of the king in the Jerusalem cults. 4 The cult of Sabazios. 5 The festival of Hanukkah. 6 The myth and ritual pattern in Jewish and Christian apocalyptic. 7 The sources of Christian ritual. 8 The life-giving myth

'The present volume of essays continues the theme set forth in an earlier series entitled Myth and Ritual. In the latter the various essays, dealing with Egypt, Babylon, Canaan, and the early environment of the Hebrews in general, brought forward evidence to establish the main thesis that myth and ritual are inseparable in the early stages of the history of civilization. It was shown that while the early religions of Egypt, Babylon, and Canaan differed widely in many respects, nevertheless they possessed certain fundamental characteristics in common. They were essentially ritual religions aiming at securing the well-being of the community by due performance of ritual actions.'

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