The Deeds of King Tiglath-pileser
This eight-sided prism records the military achievements of King Tiglath-pileser I (1114-1079 BC) in Syria and the Mediterranean coast, as well as his prowess at hunting. It was buried at one corner of a ziggurat, the Anu-Adad Temple Tower, at Ashur, in northern Iraq. Foundation records like this were designed to be read by the gods and to last forever. There is now only one problem: no one cares. Tiglath-pileser’s hunting record might be of vague interest to historians, but few others will pore over it, much less his nominated gods who fail to exist, much less take note of their adherent's fabulous CV.
The only thing that matters is what you do with the Living God- whether you be in a right relationship with Him or a wrong relationship. Of everything else to achieve, accomplish and attain- none of it matters.
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