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LoC No.: w09000104
Title: The Religion of Ancient Palestine in the Second Millenium B.C.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Religion of Ancient Palestine in the Second Millennium B.C." by Stanley A. Cook is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the religious practices and beliefs of Ancient Palestine, particularly during the latter half of the Second Millennium B.C., using archaeological findings and historical inscriptions as its foundation. Cook aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the religious conditions and influences that shaped the spiritual landscape of this region prior to the well-known narrative of the Old Testament. The beginning of the text introduces the subject matter, establishing the focus on the ancient religious practices of people living in Palestine before the emergence of Israelite monotheism. It discusses the methodological framework that involves comparative religion, highlighting the importance of looking at external evidence, including archaeological and historical data, to understand the development and characteristics of ancient beliefs. The introductory chapter paints a vivid picture of the cultural milieu of ancient Palestine, touching on factors such as agriculture, trade, and interactions with neighboring cultures, all of which contributed to the diverse religious expressions of the time that are to be examined in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Cook, Stanley Arthur, 1873-1949
EBook No.: 41704
Published: Dec 25, 2012
Downloads: 218
Language: English
Subject: Bible -- Antiquities
Subject: Excavations (Archaeology) -- Palestine
Subject: Palestine -- Religion
Subject: Palestine -- Antiquities
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: w09000104
Title: The Religion of Ancient Palestine in the Second Millenium B.C.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Religion of Ancient Palestine in the Second Millennium B.C." by Stanley A. Cook is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the religious practices and beliefs of Ancient Palestine, particularly during the latter half of the Second Millennium B.C., using archaeological findings and historical inscriptions as its foundation. Cook aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the religious conditions and influences that shaped the spiritual landscape of this region prior to the well-known narrative of the Old Testament. The beginning of the text introduces the subject matter, establishing the focus on the ancient religious practices of people living in Palestine before the emergence of Israelite monotheism. It discusses the methodological framework that involves comparative religion, highlighting the importance of looking at external evidence, including archaeological and historical data, to understand the development and characteristics of ancient beliefs. The introductory chapter paints a vivid picture of the cultural milieu of ancient Palestine, touching on factors such as agriculture, trade, and interactions with neighboring cultures, all of which contributed to the diverse religious expressions of the time that are to be examined in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Cook, Stanley Arthur, 1873-1949
EBook No.: 41704
Published: Dec 25, 2012
Downloads: 218
Language: English
Subject: Bible -- Antiquities
Subject: Excavations (Archaeology) -- Palestine
Subject: Palestine -- Religion
Subject: Palestine -- Antiquities
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.