Publisher's Synopsis
""Light From The Ancient Past: The Archeological Background Of The Hebrew-Christian Religion"" by Jack Finegan is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the archaeological evidence for the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Hebrews and Christians. The book covers a broad range of topics, including the origins of the Hebrew people, the development of their religious beliefs and practices, the history of the Jewish temple and its rituals, and the emergence of Christianity in the Roman Empire.Finegan draws on a wide range of archaeological evidence, including artifacts, inscriptions, and architectural remains, to provide a detailed picture of the religious world of the ancient Hebrews and Christians. He also examines the ways in which archaeological discoveries have shed new light on biblical texts and illuminated our understanding of the historical context in which they were written.Throughout the book, Finegan takes a balanced and objective approach to the evidence, carefully weighing the strengths and weaknesses of different interpretations and avoiding any dogmatic or ideological biases. The result is a rich and nuanced account of the archaeological background of the Hebrew-Christian religion, which will be of interest to scholars, students, and general readers alike.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.
