Amurru, The Home Of The Northern Semites

Amurru, The Home Of The Northern Semites: A Study Showing That The Religion And Culture Of Israel Are Not Of Babylonian Origin, written by Albert Tobias Clay and published in 1909, is a scholarly work that explores the origins of the religion and culture of Israel. The book argues that Israel's religious and cultural traditions are not derived from Babylonian sources, as was commonly believed at the time. Instead, the author asserts that these traditions have their roots in the ancient land of Amurru, which was located in what is now Syria and Lebanon. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the history and culture of Amurru and its people, the Northern Semites. The author examines the various religious and cultural practices of the Amurruans, including their worship of deities such as Baal and Anat, their use of divination and magic, and their social and political systems. Throughout the book, Clay draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological discoveries, and linguistic evidence. He also engages with the work of other scholars who have studied the origins of Israel's religion and culture, offering critiques and alternative interpretations of their findings. Overall, Amurru, The Home Of The Northern Semites provides a detailed and well-researched account of the history and culture of a little-known ancient civilization, and challenges long-held assumptions about the origins of Israel's religious and cultural traditions.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.