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This scholarly work offers a profound exploration of Babylonian religion, focusing on the figures of Tammuz and Ishtar. It delves into the intricacies of their worship and their roles within the Babylonian pantheon. A key feature of this book includes a collection of Tammuz liturgies, providing invaluable primary source material for understanding ancient religious practices. Further enriching the study, the book also presents a compilation of Arbela Oracles, offering additional insight into divination and prophecy within this ancient Mesopotamian religious context. Researchers and students of ancient Near Eastern religions, history, and literature will find this book an indispensable resource, shedding light on the beliefs, rituals, and textual traditions of a fascinating and influential civilization. The detailed analysis of liturgical texts and oracles provides a rare glimpse into the lived religious experience of ancient Babylonians.