The long-accepted theory that Hebrew literature is largely the product of Babylonian influences is now discredited, both because of the unquestionable originality of Hebrew thought, in general, and in particular because the use of cuneiform models and materials is recognized to have been greatly overrated. Eventually Amurru or Khatti or Caphtor may be found to have made important contributions in the intellectual realm, as they have in the material, but at present the most powerful antidote for Pan-babylonianism is to be found in Egypt. Not that the view is returning which once prevailed among the Greeks, that all culture and wisdom came from the valley of the Nile, but the extent and importance of its influence, especially in Palestine, is becoming more and more evident.
[1]
J. M. Smith,et al.
The Prophets and Their Times
,
1942
.
[2]
Marion Hiller Dunsmore.
An Egyptian Contribution to the Book of Proverbs
,
1925,
The Journal of Religion.
[3]
S. Africa..
Report on the outbreak of the rebellion and the policy of the government with regard to its suppession
,
2022
.
[4]
T. G. Pinches.
Altorientalische Texte und Bilder zum Alten Testament , in Verbindung mit Dr. Arthur Ungnad und Hermann Ranke, herausgegeben von Lic. Dr Hugo Gressmann, a.o. Professor der Theologie in Berlin. Erster Band, Texte. Tübingen: J. C. B. Mohr (Paul Siebeck), 1909.
,
1909,
Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society.