The Fertile Cresent Babylon

[juantoo3]

Kindest Regards, all!

Ah, a subject near to my heart!

The fertile crescent is acknowledged by archeology as the birthplace of modern human civilization. It was here that many of the technologies that humans now take for granted began: walled cities (for defense), war as an art, agriculture, the wheel, pottery, textiles, writing, mathematics, astronomy/astrology, and codified law. Even formalized religion seems to have gotten a huge boost from developments in this region. All this, before even taking Biblical accounts into consideration!

The impact of this place at that era is huge, we would all likely still be living in caves if it were not for these developments. So it is no wonder to me this place holds such significance for us spiritually, mentally and physically.

As for prophetic significance, a lot remains to be seen. I did have a professor about a year ago who was convinced that the oil fields in the south around Basra would be set alight during the war at the end of this era (ushering in the millenial age). He backed his postion with quotes from the Old Testament prophets which I neglected to commit to memory. Of course, he was a little, (how to say it politely... ) ummm, different from the rest of my profs. So I don't exactly hold his view as Gospel. But interesting just the same.

I might add, when considering Babylon, there are two significant periods historically. The era of the birth of civilization took place in Sumeria. The Classical Babylon of Nebuchadnezzor and Daniel was a different era, a couple of thousand years later, but the same geographic area.

Hope this helps for a brief foundation to build on.

[I, Brian]

Originally Posted by Basstian

Everytime the Bible has said Babylon in the past it has been the real location could it still be?

Babylon was certainly a powerful influence in the region during the formative stages of Jewish civilisation, so no wonder it had a strong impact on Jewish consciousness - just as here in the UK, 1,600 years after the Romans officially left, it still forms a core part of our national identity and culture.

[Bandit]

Originally Posted by I, Brian

Babylon was certainly a powerful influence in the region during the formative stages of Jewish civilisation, so no wonder it had a strong impact on Jewish consciousness - just as here in the UK, 1,600 years after the Romans officially left, it still forms a core part of our national identity and culture.

yes, I am seeing this too. the influence of Babylon and that of Rome even just 1600 years ago is still there and it is totally different than what it is like here in the Americas. It's strange to me sometimes.

[didymus]

What did I say?

[Basstian]

What did I say?

Humm I think you said that Babylon foundations had been found

I once was told the amount of oil in the region also supports a flood type story. As oil is a direct result of carbon life forms breaking down under preasure. It would seem to indicate a large jungle or even popultation in this area pre-flood.

[juantoo3]

Kindest Regards, Basstian!

Originally Posted by Basstian

I once was told the amount of oil in the region also supports a flood type story. As oil is a direct result of carbon life forms breaking down under preasure. It would seem to indicate a large jungle or even popultation in this area pre-flood.

I am inclined to agree with you. I don't think the entire globe was covered, but I do think a huge part of this region was covered during the flood of Noah. I have heard some say the oil in the Arabian peninsula to the west of where we are speaking may be the result of the plant life of the garden of Eden being buried catastrophically.