Publisher's Synopsis
The Beginnings of History According to the Bible and the Traditions of the Oriental Peoples from the Creation of Man to the Deluge is a book written by French historian and archaeologist Francois Lenormant. The book explores the origins of human history as described in the Bible and in the traditions of various ancient Oriental cultures. Lenormant begins by discussing the creation of man as described in the book of Genesis, and then moves on to examine the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and Noah and the flood. He compares these accounts with similar stories from other cultures, such as the Babylonian creation myth and the Sumerian flood story. Throughout the book, Lenormant draws on his extensive knowledge of ancient languages and cultures to provide a detailed analysis of the similarities and differences between the various creation and flood narratives. He also discusses the historical context in which these stories were written and how they were transmitted over time. The Beginnings of History According to the Bible and the Traditions of the Oriental Peoples from the Creation of Man to the Deluge is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the origins of human history as described in ancient texts. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of religion, mythology, and ancient cultures.1882. According to the Bible and the traditions of the Oriental peoples from the creation of man to the deluge. Analytical table of contents: biblical account; comparative study of the biblical account and of parallel traditions: creation of man; first sin; Kerubim and the revolving sword; fratricide and the foundation of the first city; Shethites and the Qainites; ten Antediluvian patriarchs; children of God and the daughter of men; the deluge; with appendices on various areas and peoples.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.
