Ancient Cults In The Old Testament

By James Ballantyne Hannay

Book Overview

Ancient Cults In The Old Testament is a book written by James Ballantyne Hannay that explores the religious practices of ancient cultures that influenced the Old Testament. The author examines the beliefs and rituals of various cults, including the Canaanites, Egyptians, Babylonians, and Persians, and how they impacted the Israelites. Hannay also analyzes the similarities and differences between these cults and the Israelite religion, and how they influenced the development of Judaism and Christianity. The book provides a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the ancient world's religious practices and their impact on the Old Testament. It is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient history, religion, and the Bible.THIS 140 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Symbolism in Relation to Religion, by James Ballantyne Hannay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766135748.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425367852
• ISBN13: 9781425367855
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"