| The Old Testament - In the Light of Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia Contributor(s): Pinches, Theophilus G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1443737089 ISBN-13: 9781443737081 Publisher: Home Farm Books OUR PRICE: $44.64 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Originally published 1902. A learned and comprehensive study of The Old Testament from research into Assyriology - the study of literature and antiquities of the Babylonians and Assyrians. Contents Include: The Early Traditions of the Creation - The History, as given in the Bible, from the Creation to the Flood - The Flood - Assyria, Babylonia and the Hebrews - Babylonia at the time of Abraham - Abraham - Isaac, Jacob and Joseph - The Tel-el-Amarna Tablets - The Exodus - Nations having contact with the Israelites - Contact of Hebrews with Assyrians - With Later Babylonians - Life at Babylon during the Captivity - The Decline of Babylon - etc Illustrated. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Commentary - Old Testament - General |
| Physical Information: 1.38" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.91 lbs) 568 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Originally published 1902. A learned and comprehensive study of The Old Testament from research into Assyriology - the study of literature and antiquities of the Babylonians and Assyrians. Contents Include: The Early Traditions of the Creation The History, as given in the Bible, from the Creation to the Flood The Flood Assyria, Babylonia and the Hebrews Babylonia at the time of Abraham Abraham Isaac, Jacob and Joseph The Tel-el-Amarna Tablets The Exodus Nations having contact with the Israelites Contact of Hebrews with Assyrians With Later Babylonians Life at Babylon during the Captivity The Decline of Babylon etc Illustrated. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |