Curated OER
The Assyrian Civilization
In this history worksheet, students find the words in the puzzle related to the civilizations of Assyria. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Iran Before the Iranians
A description of Persia before it as known as Iran, focusing on its tribes and history.
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Zion Friedheim Lutheran Church: Isaiah Bible Study
Provides detailed commentary on Isaiah. Also provides Biblical references and background study of the historical times of Isaiah.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Assyrians
Learn about the ancient Mesopotamian culture of the Assyrians and the art that they produced in this gallery of relevant object images from the British Museum, each with a detailed description of the work.
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Habakkuk: The Just Shall Live by Faith
This is a commentary on the Book of the prophet Habakkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
World Wide Study Bible: Zephaniah
This resource contains an entire lesson on the Prophet Zephaniah including scripture, commentary, sermons, and article references.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Babylonia
This Bible Tutor site briefly describes the Babylonia and the Babylonian Exile. Includes image, map, and hyperlinked terms.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Zephaniah
This Bible Tutor site contains a brief description of the prophet Zephaniah and his teachings.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Assyria
Bible Tutor offers a brief description of the location and history of Assyria. Inlcudes image and map.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Campaign of Sennacherib
This Fordham University page is a short description given by Sennacherib about how he attacked a city. There are also Bible verses quoted about the same attack.
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The British Museum: Mesopotamia
This beautifully crafted site on Mesopotamia has selected information on Assyrian palaces and warfare, Babylonian astronomers, trade and transport and Sumer, Royal Tombs of Ur and Ziggurats.
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Old Testament History: Assyrian Dominance
This is a history of the Isrealites, but it is about "Assyrian dominance." It goes through each Isrealite king and describes his interactions with the Assyrians. It explains how the Assyrians gained control and dealt with rebellions....
Read Works
Read Works: Looking for Ancient Treasure
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about ancient Assyrian city of Assur. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
BBC
Bbc: Ancient History in Depth: Mesopotamia
A look at many aspects of the Mesopotamian culture. Click through the slide show to see the image and additional information and resources. A good overview of the contributions of an early civilization. Archived.
Bible.org
O.t. Book Studies: Introduction to the Book of Habukkuk
This site from the Old Testament Book Studies is a very useful overview of the contents of the Book of the prophet Habukkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Bible.org
O.t. Book Studies: Argument of the Book of Habakkuk
This site from the Old Testament Book Studies is a commentary on the Book of the prophet Habakkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Assyria
Resource provides a collection of art from Assyria with links to see examples and descriptions of ancient Assyrian art.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Haggai
This Bible Tutor website contains a brief description of the Prophet Haggai and his teachings. The information is only two paragraphs in length and provides links to additional information on related subjects.
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Bet Nahrain: Assyrian Art and Artist
This site from Bet - Nahrain contains a good sized article entitled, "Assyrian Art and Artist." Interesting and somewhat in-depth, this article is worth checking out on the subject.
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Grace Community Fellowship: Isaiah
Provides detailed background and discussion of the contents of the book of Isaiah as well as biographical information about Isaiah himself.
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Aina: A Brief History of Assyrians: Geography
This is a brief article describing the geography of Assyria and its extent across the Middle East. Click on the word Assyria to take you to a map the region.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Habakkuk
This article looks at the life and work of the prophet Habakkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
Andre Dollinger
Ancient Egypt: The Assyrian Expansion
A short history of the Assyrian conquest of Egypt that deeply integrates historical references made by Herodotus' "Histories" and the Bible. Includes related links that include a dynasty list.