Project Gutenberg 2004-07-21 Public domain in the USA. 378 Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry) 1845 1933 Sayce, Archibald Henry Sayce, A.H. Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations" by A. H. Sayce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This detailed exploration delves into the origins of early Israel within the broader context of ancient Near Eastern civilizations, providing insight into the geographical, cultural, and political dynamics of the region. The book examines how the scanty population of ancient Palestine, despite its size, played a pivotal role in shaping the early narratives of civilization, particularly in relation to its surrounding nations, empires, and cultures. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the small yet significant landscape of Palestine, emphasizing its importance as a center of ancient history. Sayce outlines the geographical features that contributed to the complexities of the region's population and their interactions with neighboring cultures, such as the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Hittites. The text hints at the complexities of these relationships, noting how the Israelites, initially invaders, eventually mingled with the local populations, leading to a rich tapestry of cultural and religious exchanges. Sayce sets the stage for a deeper investigation into the consequences of these interactions on the development of Israelite identity, religion, and their eventual historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en History, Ancient Jews -- History -- To 586 B.C. DS Text Browsing: History - Ancient Browsing: History - General 523375 2025-06-05T11:47:01.647800 text/html 523433 2020-12-15T08:42:25 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 274676 2025-06-05T11:47:13.709688 application/epub+zip 278874 2025-06-05T11:47:06.063688 application/epub+zip 263164 2025-06-05T11:47:04.278738 application/epub+zip 533794 2025-06-05T11:47:18.756615 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 520434 2025-06-05T11:47:12.247694 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 493228 2022-09-06T23:34:53.769765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476034 2023-10-06T07:23:48.164364 text/plain 15824 2025-06-05T11:47:18.908644 application/rdf+xml 16575 2025-06-05T11:47:04.897745 image/jpeg 3876 2025-06-05T11:47:04.597715 image/jpeg 257827 2025-06-05T11:47:01.692756 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia