Studies on the Times of Abraham (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Henry George Tomkins

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330166418 ISBN 13 : 9781330166413

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A fresh look at the ancient Near East through archaeology, illuminating the patriarchal age for curious readers and students alike.

Deeply rooted in the latest archaeological findings, this work traces early civilizations from Chaldea to Elam and beyond. It situates the biblical world within a wider tapestry of languages, gods, and daily life, offering a grounded view of how ancient societies shaped the stories we know today. The book blends survey narrative with careful detail on monuments, inscriptions, and cultural exchanges, helping readers understand how history and archaeology meet.

Through focused chapters on Egypt, Mesopotamia, and their rhythms of conquest, trade, and belief, the author builds a cohesive picture of a world where empires rose and borders shifted. The text references seals, tombs, and artifacts to illuminate the context around the patriarchal age, while keeping the lens on what these discoveries reveal about ancient life and interconnected cultures.

• How archaeology redefines our view of early civilizations and their connections.
• Illustrations of seals, monuments, and relics that inform historical context.
• A chronological thread linking Mesopotamian and Egyptian developments to biblical-era themes.
• Discussion of key sites, such as Thebes, Beni-hassan, and other pivotal centers.

Ideal for readers of history and archaeology who want a clear, evidence-based look at the ancient Near East and its relation to the patriarchal age.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Excerpt from Studies on the Times of Abraham

Plate I. Frontispiece. See page 92. Chromolithograph from a water-colour drawing by the Author. Remaining portion of one of the panels in relief, executed in a kind of porcelain, from the ruins of a palace of Ramescs III., at Tell-el-Yahudeh in Lower Kgypt. It is identified by Dr. Birch as representing a Kheta (Hittitc), although, apparently by an oversight of the artist, the cord round the neck terminates in the conventional ornament appropriate to captives from the South, the lotus, instead of the papyrus of the North. The blue enamel, now left only in front of the face, formerly covered the whole1 back-ground.

Plate II. See page 8. This and the following plates are produced in photo-tint. Perspective drawing of the ziggurat or stage-temple of the Moon-god at Ur (Mugheir), restored from data in the descriptions of Mr. Loftus and Mr. Taylor. The shrine on the top is given conjccturally. The lowest stage was built by Lig-bagas; the second by his son Dungi.

Plate III. Seepage 45. Seals and seal-cylinders, from casts by Mr. Ready.

A seems to represent the sacrifice of a bull to two gods ; one standing on a gryphon.

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Plate I. Frontispiece. See page 92. Chromolithograph from a water-colour drawing by the A uthor. Remaining portion of one of the panels in relief, executed in a kind of porcelain, from the ruins of a palace of Rameses III., at Tell-el-Y ahudeh in Lower Egypt. It is identified by Dr. Birch as representing aK heta (H ittite), although, apparently by an oversight of the artist, the cord round the neck terminates in the conventional ornament appropriate to captives from theS outh, the lotus, instead of the papyrus of theN orth. The blue enamel, now left only in front of the face, formerly covered the whole back-ground. Plate II. Sec page 8. This and the following plates are produced in photo-tint. Perspective drawing of the ziggurat or stage-temple of theM oon-god at Ur (M ugheir), restored from data in the descriptions of Mr. Loftus and Mr. Taylor. The shrine on the top is given conjecturally. The lowest stage was built by Lig-bagas; the second by his sonD ungi. Plate III. See page 45. Seals and seal-cylinders, from casts by Mr. Ready. A seems to represent the sacrifice of a bull to two gods ;one standing on a gryphon.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330166418
• ISBN 13: 9781330166413
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 280
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