The Bible And The East

By Claude Reignier Conder

Book Overview

""The Bible and the East"" by Claude Conder is a comprehensive study of the historical and cultural context of the Bible in relation to the ancient civilizations of the East. The author explores the influences of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, and other Eastern cultures on the development of the biblical narrative, including the creation story, the flood myth, and the stories of the patriarchs. Conder also examines the impact of Eastern religions and philosophies on the Old and New Testaments, such as Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. The book delves into the social and political structures of the ancient Near East, including the role of kings, priests, and prophets, and their influence on the biblical texts. Additionally, Conder discusses the archaeological discoveries that shed light on the historical accuracy of the Bible and the cultural practices of the ancient Near East. Overall, ""The Bible and the East"" provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the interplay between the Bible and the Eastern world, offering a deeper understanding of the origins and significance of one of the world's most influential texts.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: 1162748087
• ISBN13: 9781162748085
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"