Publisher's Synopsis
""Moses and the Monuments: Light from Archaeology on Pentateuchal Times"" by Melvin Grove Kyle is a book that explores the historical accuracy of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, through archaeological evidence. The author argues that the archaeological discoveries of the 20th century provide compelling evidence for the historical reliability of the Pentateuch. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the archaeological discoveries in the Near East and their relevance to the Pentateuch. The author discusses the archaeological evidence for the existence of the Patriarchs, the Exodus, and the conquest of Canaan. He also examines the archaeological evidence for the institutions and practices described in the Pentateuch, such as the Tabernacle, the priesthood, and the sacrificial system.The second part of the book focuses on the archaeological evidence for the life of Moses. The author examines the Egyptian background of Moses, his education in Egypt, and his role as a leader of the Israelites. He also discusses the archaeological evidence for the events of the Exodus, such as the plagues, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the journey through the wilderness.Throughout the book, the author argues that the archaeological evidence supports the historical accuracy of the Pentateuch. He also provides a detailed analysis of the archaeological evidence and its implications for our understanding of the Pentateuchal times. Overall, ""Moses and the Monuments"" is a comprehensive and detailed examination of the archaeological evidence for the historical accuracy of the Pentateuch. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of biblical archaeology and history.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.
