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an old drawing of a large building with many windows and balconies on top

The legendary Tower of Babel is said to have been the largest construction endeavor of antiquity. Its goal being to build a tower that reached the heavens, myths tell how the gods disliked this new level of human ambition, so they confused their languages to prevent the tower’s completion. (Babylon, Babylonian Empire)

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a painting with many people and animals on the top of a tower that is surrounded by other figures

The painting is about the Tower of Babel. The story is from the Bible, and it tells how the people of the world tried to build a tower to reach heaven. God was not happy with this, and he confused their language so that they could not understand each other. The people had to stop building the tower, and they were scattered all over the world. The painting shows the tower under construction, with people working on it. There are also people on the ground, some of whom are running away from the…

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the history of ancient egypt info sheet with information about it and how to use it

What’s the point of building a structure that will reach into heaven? A little context is all you need to discover new dimensions into the stories of Scripture—even the ones you know by heart. Content adapted from the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. #ContextChangesEverything

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a drawing of a tall tower in the sky

here's the final illustration of the Tower of Babel! The story of the Tower of Babel is a story of the gentle discipline of God. In the beginning he gave mankind a commandment, to be fruitful and multiply around the world. However, they decided to ignore this and clump together, building a tower to commemorate their own name rather than honour God's. Their aim was a mono-culture. This did not please God, so, he confused their speech, making it impossible for them to stay and worship…

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a very tall tower with lots of people standing around it in front of the sky

A highly detailed, realistic scene depicting the Tower of Babel from the Bible. The tower, immense and architecturally complex, rises towards a cloudy sky. The construction is a blend of ancient Middle Eastern styles, with intricate stone work and busy workers climbing and building. The atmosphere is chaotic, with groups of people arguing, gesturing, and looking confused, symbolizing the...

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