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The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria

CHAPTER IV
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But his power was, perhaps, best expressed by the title of "judge"-- the favorite one in the numerous hymns that were composed in his honor.

He was represented as seated on a throne in the chamber of judgment, receiving the supplications of men, and according as he manifested his favor or withdrew it, enacting the part of the decider of fates.

He loosens the bonds of the imprisoned, grants health to the sick, and even revivifies the dead.

On the other hand, he puts an end to wickedness and destroys enemies.

He makes the weak strong, and prevents the strong from crushing the weak.


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