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050 4 _aDS
100 1 _aSayce, A. H.
_q(Archibald Henry),
_d1845-1933
245 1 0 _aEarly Israel and the Surrounding Nations
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-21
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations" by A. H. Sayce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This detailed exploration delves into the origins of early Israel within the broader context of ancient Near Eastern civilizations, providing insight into the geographical, cultural, and political dynamics of the region. The book examines how the scanty population of ancient Palestine, despite its size, played a pivotal role in shaping the early narratives of civilization, particularly in relation to its surrounding nations, empires, and cultures. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the small yet significant landscape of Palestine, emphasizing its importance as a center of ancient history. Sayce outlines the geographical features that contributed to the complexities of the region's population and their interactions with neighboring cultures, such as the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Hittites. The text hints at the complexities of these relationships, noting how the Israelites, initially invaders, eventually mingled with the local populations, leading to a rich tapestry of cultural and religious exchanges. Sayce sets the stage for a deeper investigation into the consequences of these interactions on the development of Israelite identity, religion, and their eventual historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistory, Ancient
653 _aJews -- History -- To 586 B.C.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12976
999 _c54370
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