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100	1		_aEckenstein, Lina, _d1857-1931
245	1	2	_aA History of Sinai
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-11-05
508			_aGiovanni Fini, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"A History of Sinai" by Lina Eckenstein is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the significance of the Sinai Peninsula in the context of religious history, particularly concerning its various cultures and traditions over time. Eckenstein investigates the area's role from ancient moon cults to its prominence in Judeo-Christian traditions, showcasing its diverse past. The opening of the text presents the foundational context of Sinai, describing its geographical features and historical importance in human civilization. The author introduces her own involvement in archaeological excavations in the region, particularly the studies of inscriptions and temple ruins at Serabit, which inform her insights into the peninsula's rich religious and cultural tapestry. Eckenstein outlines how Sinai has served as a significant nexus for various peoples and faiths throughout history, emphasizing both its ancient practices and modern implications for the understanding of religious development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSinai (Egypt) -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50390
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