The Star of Prophecy or First-Born of Shinar: A Poem is a book written by William Robertson Aikman and published in 1872. The book is a poem that tells the story of the biblical Tower of Babel and the dispersion of humanity. The poem focuses on the character of Nimrod, the king of Shinar, and his desire to build the tower. The story is told through a series of lyrical verses that describe the construction of the tower, the confusion of language, and...