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Includes an excellent recommended reading list that is shorter than Bloom's Western Canon.

Includes the great myths from Mesopotamia that give context to the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Explains the nature of the gods in their name, definition, and image. A must-read for one interested in monotheism.

A quirky study of the history of gemstones and their contribution to mythology and religion.

An excellent three-volume history of ancient Egypt that dispels myths and respects the Egyptian people.

A delight for the eye. This is the complete Papyrus of Ani with full color plates and excellent commentary.

Not your typical war-dominated history. Focuses on ancient Mesopotamia from other perspectives.

Good summary of the history of the development of the Epic of Gilgamesh from ancient fragments to book.

A must-read before diving into the Book of the Dead. Explains concepts and society in an enjoyable way.

Encyclopedic. If you're interested in interpreting mythology, this is a 'must-have' book 

An excellent three-volume history of ancient Egypt that dispels myths and respects the Egyptian people.

Excellent reference book that gives the background and cultural impact of hundreds of ancient Egypt's deities.

Learn how prehistoric people developed tribal societies into great civilizations. blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.

Translation of the texts with the earliest known written depiction of Osiris, the God of the Underworld.

Enki is a minor character in the Epic of Gilgamesh but an important god in the Sumerian pantheon.

An encyclopedic reference that is good to have handy when you're reading the Bible. 

An excellent three-volume history of ancient Egypt that dispels myths and respects the Egyptian people.

In some ways more readable than the King James version but not as literary. Excellent notes.

A fascinating read about the 'science' of literary criticism. Not an easy read but well worth the effort.

Any book by Samuel Noah Kramer is a 'must-read' if you're interested in the Sumerians or Gilgamesh.

A balanced analysis of the Flood story and its impact on Near Eastern religions, archaeology, and science.

One of the best books I've ever read. This book started my interest in canonical literature.