The Moabite Stone

By William H. Bennett and William Henry Bennett

Book Overview

The Moabite Stone is a historical and archaeological book written by W. H. Bennett. The book is based on the discovery of a 9th century BC stone monument in Jordan, known as the Moabite Stone or Mesha Stele. The monument is inscribed with an account of the reign of King Mesha of Moab, a kingdom that existed east of the Dead Sea in ancient times.The book provides a detailed analysis of the Moabite Stone, its inscription, and its significance in the history of the ancient Near East. The author discusses the historical context of the monument, the language and script used in the inscription, and the political and religious aspects of the Moabite kingdom.The book also explores the controversy surrounding the discovery of the Moabite Stone, including the dispute over its ownership between the Ottoman Empire and the French government. The author provides a comprehensive account of the stone's journey from Jordan to France, and its eventual return to Jordan in the 20th century.Overall, The Moabite Stone is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the ancient Near East. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the region.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: 1417953861
• ISBN13: 9781417953868
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"