02290cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500810015024600770023126400510030830000470035933600260040633700260043233800360045850000310049450800260052552012480055153400450179965300200184470000400186485600430190499900170194712434UtSlPG20260610133309.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBS1 aKent, Charles Foster,d1867-192510aTwelve Studies on the Making of a Nation: The Beginnings of Israel's History1 a12 Studies on the Making of a Nation: The Beginnings of Israel's History 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-01  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Twelve Studies on the Making of a Nation: The Beginnings of Israel's History" by Charles Foster Kent and Jeremiah Whipple Jenks is a collection of academic studies written in the early 20th century. The book examines the foundational narratives of Israel as derived from biblical accounts, reflecting on their historical, social, and moral significance for both ancient and modern readers. Its likely focus is on how these narratives shaped the identity and ideals of a nascent Israel and their implications for contemporary society.  At the start of the book, the authors introduce the vital role the Bible plays in addressing societal and moral issues throughout history. They emphasize a renewed understanding of scripture as a guide for modern civilization while challenging past dogmatic interpretations that have obscured its true message. The opening chapters outline the intention behind the studies, aiming to bridge scholarly examination with contemporary application. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of biblical stories, including creation, sin, and the moral responsibilities of humanity, establishing a framework for discussing Israel's heritage and its relevance today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aJews -- History1 aJenks, Jeremiah Whipple,d1856-192940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12434  c53852d53852