Publisher's Synopsis
Light From The Ancient Past: The Archeological Background Of The Hebrew-Christian Religion by Jack Finegan is a comprehensive study of the archaeological discoveries that have shed light on the origins and development of the Hebrew-Christian religion. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of the Israelites, the development of the Hebrew language, the origins of monotheism, and the early Christian church.The author provides a detailed analysis of the archaeological evidence, including pottery, coins, inscriptions, and other artifacts, to help readers understand the historical and cultural context in which the Hebrew-Christian religion emerged. He also discusses the significance of various archaeological sites, such as Jerusalem, Jericho, and Megiddo, and how they relate to the biblical narrative.In addition, Finegan examines the influence of other cultures on the Hebrew-Christian religion, including the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Greeks. He also explores the impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls and other ancient texts on our understanding of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.Overall, Light From The Ancient Past is a fascinating and informative book that provides a wealth of information on the archaeological background of the Hebrew-Christian religion. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, archaeology, or biblical studies.This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.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.
