Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Higher Criticism and the Verdict of the Monuments"" by A. H. Sayce is an exploration of the debate between traditional religious beliefs and modern critical analysis of religious texts. Sayce, a renowned scholar of ancient languages and cultures, argues that the study of archaeological and historical evidence can provide important insights into the origins and meaning of religious traditions.The book begins by examining the history of higher criticism, a method of textual analysis that seeks to understand the historical and cultural context in which religious texts were written. Sayce argues that while higher criticism has been useful in shedding light on the development of religious traditions, it has also been used to undermine the authority of religious texts and beliefs.Sayce then turns to the evidence provided by archaeological discoveries, such as ancient inscriptions and artifacts, to support his argument that religious texts should be understood in their historical and cultural context. He argues that these discoveries provide valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of ancient civilizations, and that they can help to shed light on the origins and development of religious traditions.Throughout the book, Sayce engages with the arguments of prominent scholars and theologians, including Friedrich Nietzsche and Rudolf Bultmann, and offers his own perspective on the relationship between religious belief and critical analysis. Ultimately, he argues that a balanced approach to the study of religious texts and traditions should take into account both the insights provided by critical analysis and the evidence provided by archaeological and historical research.1894. From the noted archaeologist comes his perspective of the Old Testament. Contents: The Higher Criticism and Oriental Archaeology; The Antiquity of Oriental Literature; The Babylonian Element in the Book of Genesis; The Canaanitish and Egyptian Elements in the Book of Genesis; The Egyptian Tutelage of Israel; The Development of the Israelitish Nation; Geography and Language; The Moabite Stone and the Inscription of Siloam; The Assyrian Testimony to the Old Testament; The Later Historical Books of the Old Testament; and The Books of Daniel and Ezra. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
