Bible Dictionary
BABYLONIA AND ASSYRIA, RELIGION OF
The religion of Babylonia and Assyria was a polytheistic system centered on many gods, temples, hymns, rituals, magic, and myths. Its worship contrasted with Israel’s biblical confession of the one holy and righteous God.
Biblical Usage
The supplied material contrasts this religion with Israel’s confession of one God. It notes that the Old Testament mentions Babylonian religious elements and names, including Marduk as Merodach, Nabu as Nebo, and the ghost figure Lillith in Isaiah.