The Legends Of The Old Testament: Traced To Their Apparent Primitive Sources (1874)

The Legends of the Old Testament: Traced to Their Apparent Primitive Sources is a book written by Thomas Lumisden Strange in 1874. The book aims to explore the origins of the stories and legends found in the Old Testament of the Bible. Strange examines the similarities between the stories found in the Old Testament and those from other cultures and religions, such as the Babylonian and Egyptian mythologies. He suggests that these stories may have been borrowed or adapted from these other sources. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific story or legend from the Old Testament. Strange provides a detailed analysis of each story, comparing it to similar tales from other cultures and discussing the possible origins and meanings of the story. He also explores the historical and cultural context in which these stories were written, and how they may have been influenced by the beliefs and practices of the time.The Legends of the Old Testament: Traced to Their Apparent Primitive Sources is a scholarly work that offers a unique perspective on the stories and legends of the Old Testament. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context in which these stories were written, and how they may have been influenced by other cultures and religions. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and origins of the Old Testament.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.