The Early History of the Hebrews is a book written by A. H. Sayce that provides a comprehensive account of the origins and early history of the Hebrew people. The book covers the period from the emergence of the Hebrews as a distinct group in the ancient Near East to the establishment of the Kingdom of Israel under King David. Sayce draws on a wide range of sources, including biblical texts, archaeological evidence, and ancient Near Eastern inscriptions, to reconstruct the social, political, and religious life of the early ...
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The Early History of the Hebrews is a book written by A. H. Sayce that provides a comprehensive account of the origins and early history of the Hebrew people. The book covers the period from the emergence of the Hebrews as a distinct group in the ancient Near East to the establishment of the Kingdom of Israel under King David. Sayce draws on a wide range of sources, including biblical texts, archaeological evidence, and ancient Near Eastern inscriptions, to reconstruct the social, political, and religious life of the early Hebrews. He explores the development of Hebrew language and literature, the role of the patriarchs and prophets, and the emergence of monotheism. The book also examines the Hebrews' interactions with their neighbors, including the Egyptians, Canaanites, and Philistines, and their eventual conquest by the Babylonians. Overall, The Early History of the Hebrews is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the ancient Near East and the origins of Judaism.1897. The noted archaeologist, A.H. Sayce, attempts to write a history of Israel from a purely archaeological point of view. Contents: The Hebrew Patriarchs; The Composition of the Pentateuch; The Exodus Out of Egypt; The Conquest of Canaan; The Age of the Judges; and the Establishment of the Monarchy. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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