Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Beginnings of History According to the Bible and the Traditions of the Oriental Peoples from the Creation of Man to the Deluge"" by Francois Lenormant is a comprehensive exploration of the origins of human history as documented in the Bible and the traditions of the ancient Oriental peoples. The book covers the period from the creation of man up to the time of the great flood. The author delves into the various accounts of creation and the early history of humanity as found in the Bible, analyzing and interpreting the text in light of the cultural and historical context of the time. He also examines the myths and legends of the ancient Oriental peoples, including the Babylonians, the Assyrians, and the Egyptians, among others. Through his research, Lenormant seeks to shed light on the commonalities and differences between the various accounts of human history, and to explore the ways in which these stories have shaped the beliefs and practices of different cultures throughout history. Overall, ""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 fascinating and insightful exploration of the origins of human history, offering a unique perspective on the beliefs and traditions of some of the world's oldest civilizations.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.
