Sketches of Hebrew and Egyptian Antiquity, Intended as an Introduction to the Pentateuch

By John Walsh and John Walsh

Book Overview

Sketches of Hebrew and Egyptian Antiquity: Intended as an Introduction to the Pentateuch is a book written by John Walsh and published in 1793. The book provides an overview of the history and culture of the Hebrew and Egyptian civilizations, with a particular focus on the period leading up to the writing of the Pentateuch. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers Hebrew antiquity, including discussions of the creation story, the history of the patriarchs, and the Exodus from Egypt. The second part covers Egyptian antiquity, including discussions of the religion, art, and architecture of ancient Egypt. Throughout the book, Walsh draws on a variety of sources, including the Bible, ancient texts, and archaeological discoveries. He provides detailed descriptions of the customs, beliefs, and practices of these ancient civilizations, and offers insights into how these cultures influenced the development of the Pentateuch. Overall, Sketches of Hebrew and Egyptian Antiquity is an informative and engaging introduction to the history and culture of the Hebrew and Egyptian civilizations, and provides valuable context for understanding the Pentateuch.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104467895
• ISBN13: 9781104467890
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"