Ancient Near Eastern Thought

Ancient Near Eastern Thought refers to the complex ideas, beliefs, and worldviews of civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, Assyria, and Persia. It explores how these cultures understood the universe, gods, morality, and human purpose, often intertwined with religion and politics. Their ideas shaped concepts of kingship, justice, and the cosmos, influencing later philosophical traditions. By studying their texts, laws, myths, and rituals, we gain insight into how early societies made sense of existence and their place in the world. This thought reflects the humanity's earliest efforts to explain the mysteries of life and the divine.