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LoC No.: 22004445
Title: A History of Sinai
Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Giovanni Fini, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "A History of Sinai" by Lina Eckenstein is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the significance of the Sinai Peninsula in the context of religious history, particularly concerning its various cultures and traditions over time. Eckenstein investigates the area's role from ancient moon cults to its prominence in Judeo-Christian traditions, showcasing its diverse past. The opening of the text presents the foundational context of Sinai, describing its geographical features and historical importance in human civilization. The author introduces her own involvement in archaeological excavations in the region, particularly the studies of inscriptions and temple ruins at Serabit, which inform her insights into the peninsula's rich religious and cultural tapestry. Eckenstein outlines how Sinai has served as a significant nexus for various peoples and faiths throughout history, emphasizing both its ancient practices and modern implications for the understanding of religious development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eckenstein, Lina, 1857-1931
EBook No.: 50390
Published: Nov 5, 2015
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Sinai (Egypt) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22004445
Title: A History of Sinai
Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Giovanni Fini, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "A History of Sinai" by Lina Eckenstein is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the significance of the Sinai Peninsula in the context of religious history, particularly concerning its various cultures and traditions over time. Eckenstein investigates the area's role from ancient moon cults to its prominence in Judeo-Christian traditions, showcasing its diverse past. The opening of the text presents the foundational context of Sinai, describing its geographical features and historical importance in human civilization. The author introduces her own involvement in archaeological excavations in the region, particularly the studies of inscriptions and temple ruins at Serabit, which inform her insights into the peninsula's rich religious and cultural tapestry. Eckenstein outlines how Sinai has served as a significant nexus for various peoples and faiths throughout history, emphasizing both its ancient practices and modern implications for the understanding of religious development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eckenstein, Lina, 1857-1931
EBook No.: 50390
Published: Nov 5, 2015
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Sinai (Egypt) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.