02394cam a22003373u 4500 75324 UtSlPG 20260610134737.0 m cr n 260607r20251897utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05006890 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry), 1845-1933 The early history of the Hebrews Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-02-08 Wouter Franssen, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "The Early History of the Hebrews" by A. H. Sayce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the archaeological perspective of Hebrew history, aiming to weave together the narratives of the Old Testament with factual findings from ancient civilizations. The author highlights the significance of recent archaeological discoveries that have shaped our understanding of early Oriental history and the Hebrews' place within it." "At the start of the text, Sayce lays the groundwork by addressing the question of who the Hebrews were, exploring their origin and the significance of their name. He discusses the complexities surrounding the Hebrew identity in relation to contemporary Near Eastern peoples, illuminating the historical context of figures like Abram and the migration from Ur to Canaan. The opening portion introduces several key themes, such as the intertwining of archaeological evidence with biblical narratives, the historical implications of cultural practices (like circumcision), and the socio-political landscape of the region during the time of the patriarchs." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Rivingtons, 1897 Bible. Old Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. Jews -- History -- To 953 B.C. https://archive.org/details/earlyhistoryofhe00saycuoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75324 116049 116049