From the stone age to Christianity; monotheism and the historical process.

by William Foxwell Albright, 1891-1971

Book, 1957

Status

Available

Call number

BL221 .A47

Publication

Publisher Unknown

Description

A monumental work of theological-historical synthesis, From the Stone Age to Christianity sets forth Albright's view of the light thrown by archaeology on the Bible as well as his basic philosophy of interpretation of the Bible and religion. Here he traces the development of humankind's idea of god from prehistoric times to the time of Christ.

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LibraryThing member KirkLowery
If you want to understand the history of the study of the Ancient Near East, Israel and the Bible during the first sixty years of the twentieth century, this is an essential book, written by one who lived through it all, an eyewitness. For all specialists in Old Testament studies, this is required
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Original publication date

1940

Barcode

34662000596467
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