The early myths of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Asia Minor, Canaan, Greece, and Rome have greatly and continuously influenced all of Western culture and civilization. Myths rely on imagination and intuition; they express fervently held convictions about the ultimate nature of things, exploring the mysteries of life and death, passion and suffering. Today, theological interest is resurging in goddess worship, and other early nature-based religions are receiving a renewed attention. This presentation also discusses how the literature and culture of these religions have influenced Hebrew and Christian scriptures.
Few may appreciate how the borrowings of successive civilizations combined to produce the body of secular and religious knowledge upon which Western culture is based. This illuminating survey charts and juxtaposes developments in human intellectual growth from shortly after the Ice Age up to 4 A.D. Ben Kingsley's narration of this potentially dry material is authoritative and enthusiastic. His clear enunciation, perfect pacing and appropriate modulation maintain the listener's attention. The use of secondary narrators for readings from original sources, together with musical reprises, adds helpful auditory variety. This erudite, yet accessible, presentation is sure to fascinate and educate its audience. B.M.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Classical Religions & Myths of the Mediterranean Basin
by Dr. Jon David Solomon
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