The Tower of Babel is a story from the book of Genesis in which humanity attempts to build a tower that reaches to the heavens. According to the story, God confuses their language and scatters them across the earth, preventing them from completing the tower.
The story of the Tower of Babel has been interpreted in different ways by different religious traditions. Some see it as a warning against pride and the dangers of attempting to reach too high. Others see it as a symbol of humanity's desire to transcend its limitations and reach for the divine.
Overall, the story of the Tower of Babel serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and the dangers of hubris in Jewish and Christian theology.
Works Cited:
The Holy Bible, New International Version. Zondervan, 2011.
