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Title: Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations

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Summary: "Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations" by A. H. Sayce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This detailed exploration delves into the origins of early Israel within the broader context of ancient Near Eastern civilizations, providing insight into the geographical, cultural, and political dynamics of the region. The book examines how the scanty population of ancient Palestine, despite its size, played a pivotal role in shaping the early narratives of civilization, particularly in relation to its surrounding nations, empires, and cultures. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the small yet significant landscape of Palestine, emphasizing its importance as a center of ancient history. Sayce outlines the geographical features that contributed to the complexities of the region's population and their interactions with neighboring cultures, such as the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Hittites. The text hints at the complexities of these relationships, noting how the Israelites, initially invaders, eventually mingled with the local populations, leading to a rich tapestry of cultural and religious exchanges. Sayce sets the stage for a deeper investigation into the consequences of these interactions on the development of Israelite identity, religion, and their eventual historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry), 1845-1933

EBook No.: 12976

Published: Jul 21, 2004

Downloads: 242

Language: English

Subject: History, Ancient

Subject: Jews -- History -- To 586 B.C.

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:12976:2 2004-07-21T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry) en 1
2024-11-10T05:50:09Z Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations

This edition has images.

Title: Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations

Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David King, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team

Summary: "Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations" by A. H. Sayce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This detailed exploration delves into the origins of early Israel within the broader context of ancient Near Eastern civilizations, providing insight into the geographical, cultural, and political dynamics of the region. The book examines how the scanty population of ancient Palestine, despite its size, played a pivotal role in shaping the early narratives of civilization, particularly in relation to its surrounding nations, empires, and cultures. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the small yet significant landscape of Palestine, emphasizing its importance as a center of ancient history. Sayce outlines the geographical features that contributed to the complexities of the region's population and their interactions with neighboring cultures, such as the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Hittites. The text hints at the complexities of these relationships, noting how the Israelites, initially invaders, eventually mingled with the local populations, leading to a rich tapestry of cultural and religious exchanges. Sayce sets the stage for a deeper investigation into the consequences of these interactions on the development of Israelite identity, religion, and their eventual historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry), 1845-1933

EBook No.: 12976

Published: Jul 21, 2004

Downloads: 242

Language: English

Subject: History, Ancient

Subject: Jews -- History -- To 586 B.C.

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:12976:3 2004-07-21T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry) en 1