The Bible and The British Museum

By Ada R. Habershon

Book Overview

The Bible and The British Museum is a book written by Ada R. Habershon that explores the connection between the Bible and the artifacts housed in the British Museum. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part discussing the history of the British Museum and its collection of ancient artifacts from the Middle East. The second part of the book examines specific artifacts and their connection to biblical stories and characters, such as the Rosetta Stone, the Code of Hammurabi, and the Cyrus Cylinder. Habershon's writing is informative and accessible, making the book a great resource for anyone interested in the history of the Bible and ancient civilizations. The book is well-researched and provides a unique perspective on the intersection of religion, history, and archaeology.This volume is an endeavor to help bible students in the British Museum by helping them find the objects which are of most interest, and to show the passages of scripture illustrated by the monuments. Contents: Roman Gallery; Ephesus Room; Elgin Gallery; Hittite Section; Nimroud Central Saloon; Assyrian Saloon and Basement; Nineveh Gallery; Egyptian Rooms; Babylonian and Assyrian Room; Early Christian Antiquities; Phoenician Remains; Egyptian Gallery; how we got our bible; church history.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: 1162588438
• ISBN13: 9781162588438
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"