02413cam a22003493u 4500 65497 UtSlPG 20260610134518.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS St. Clair, George, 1836- Buried Cities and Bible Countries Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-06-04 E-text prepared by MFR, Karin Spence, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Buried Cities and Bible Countries" by George St. Clair is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores significant archaeological discoveries in relation to the Bible, targeting those interested in ancient history but who may not have the time or inclination to delve into technical details. The narrative focuses on key biblical sites in Egypt and Palestine, shedding light on their historical contexts and significance. The opening of the book presents the author's intention to provide an accessible overview of modern discoveries that illuminate biblical narratives. St. Clair begins with the Rosetta Stone's discovery, emphasizing its crucial role in decoding Egyptian hieroglyphs, which had been a dead language for centuries. This pivotal moment set the stage for understanding not only Egyptian history but also its connections to biblical events. He discusses the ensuing decipherment efforts, particularly highlighting the contributions of scholars like Thomas Young and Jean-François Champollion, ultimately revealing how these discoveries have impacted our comprehension of ancient civilizations and their relevance to biblical accounts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Palestine -- Description and travel Bible -- Antiquities Bible -- Geography Jerusalem -- History Extinct cities https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65497 106320 106320