02426cam a22003493u 4500 41704 UtSlPG 20260610133944.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d w09000104 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Cook, Stanley Arthur, 1873-1949 The Religion of Ancient Palestine in the Second Millenium B.C. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-12-25 Produced by Al Haines "The Religion of Ancient Palestine in the Second Millennium B.C." by Stanley A. Cook is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the religious practices and beliefs of Ancient Palestine, particularly during the latter half of the Second Millennium B.C., using archaeological findings and historical inscriptions as its foundation. Cook aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the religious conditions and influences that shaped the spiritual landscape of this region prior to the well-known narrative of the Old Testament. The beginning of the text introduces the subject matter, establishing the focus on the ancient religious practices of people living in Palestine before the emergence of Israelite monotheism. It discusses the methodological framework that involves comparative religion, highlighting the importance of looking at external evidence, including archaeological and historical data, to understand the development and characteristics of ancient beliefs. The introductory chapter paints a vivid picture of the cultural milieu of ancient Palestine, touching on factors such as agriculture, trade, and interactions with neighboring cultures, all of which contributed to the diverse religious expressions of the time that are to be examined in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bible -- Antiquities Excavations (Archaeology) -- Palestine Palestine -- Religion Palestine -- Antiquities https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41704 82543 82543