Nimrod and the Tower of Babel - Neil Smith

We will look into the historical aspects of the man called "Nimrod" and the "Tower of Babel". The Biblical narrative found in Genesis 10 and 11, concludes the part of Genesis that is frequently considered to be fables, or at best legends, with no basis in reality. The "Table of Nations" found in Genesis 10 makes special mention of Nimrod in the land of Shinar. Then in Genesis 11 we find the Biblical account of the tower built in this land of Shinar, resulting in the confusion of languages. As we look at the accounts of Nimrod and the tower, we'll ask some specific questions: Just who is "Nimrod"? Where was his kingdom? Is there any extra-biblical evidence? What and where was the tower of Babel? Why was it built? Why was God displeased? And, what about languages?