Choose one of the following assignments, each of which is associated with a particular on-line text from week 5 and prepare an informal writing to be turned in on September 24. Good luck!

Babylonian:

1. After examining the text at http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/1600babylonianprayers.html describe in as much detail as you can the relationship between human beings and gods that these prayers suggest.
2. Having read the Babylonian proverbs at http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/1600ashubanipal-proverbs.html suggest the purpose of these proverbs; i.e. do they give advice, do they suggest appropriate moral behavior etc. Provide arguments and evidence (from the proverbs) for your position.

Egyptian:

1. Compare the hymn to Aten at http://kate.stange.com/egypt/hymn.htm with psalm 104 in the Bible. What are the differences? What are the similarities?