The Races of the Old Testament is a book written by A. H. Sayce that explores the various ancient civilizations and ethnic groups mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible. The book provides a detailed and scholarly analysis of the origins, histories, and cultures of these groups, including the Assyrians, Babylonians, Canaanites, Egyptians, Hittites, and Israelites. Sayce draws on a wide range of historical and archaeological sources to shed light on the social, political, and religious practices of these ancient peoples, and to trace the complex interactions and conflicts between them. The book also examines the ways in which these ancient civilizations have influenced modern culture and society, and offers insights into the enduring significance of the Old Testament for contemporary readers. Overall, The Races of the Old Testament is a comprehensive and informative study of the peoples and cultures of the ancient Near East, and a valuable resource for scholars, students, and general readers interested in the history of the Bible and the ancient world.1891. Sayce, a noted archaeologist, applies the new area of ethnological study to the Old Testament and looks to the origins of the Egyptians. He concludes that the races known to the Old Testament are those whose descendants still occupy the lands surrounding the Mediterranean. Contents: The Science of Ethnology; Language and Race; The Tenth Chapter of Genesis; The Semitic Race; The Egyptians; The Peoples of Canaan; The Hittites; Africa, and Europe, and Arabia. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
