In treating of these subjects, accordingly, no geographical divisions are called for, in setting forth their chief features.
The general estimate to be given at the close of the volume will furnish an opportunity of making a comparison between the Babylonian-Assyrian religion and other religions of the ancient world, with a view to determining what foreign influences may be detected in it, as well as ascertaining the influence it exerted upon others.
FOOTNOTES: [16] I may be permitted to refer to a publication by Dr.Brinton and myself, _The Cradle of the Semites_ (Philadelphia, 1889), in which the various views as to this home are set forth.
[17] It has been suggested that since the statues of Telloh are those of the priest-kings, only the priestly classes shaved their hair off.
[18] See an interesting discussion of the question by Professor Hommel, "Arabia according to the Latest Discoveries and Researches."-- _Sunday School Times_, 1895, nos.

41 and 43.
[19] Also known as Shirpurla which Jensen (_Keils Bibl._ 3, 1, 5) thinks was the later name.
[20] See Hilprecht, _Old Babylonian Inscriptions_, i.

16-18.

Naram-Sin signifies 'beloved of the god Sin' (the moon-god); Shargani-shar-ali-- 'the legitimate king, king of the city.' The excavations of the University of Pennsylvania have cast new light upon this most ancient period of Babylonian history.

It is now known that the temple of Bel at Nippur antedates the reign of Naram-Sin, and in the further publications of the University, we may look for material which will enable us to pass beyond the period of Sargon.
[21] _Sunday School Times_, 1895, no.