The Historic Character Of The Pentateuch Vindicated

By A Layman of the Church of England

Book Overview

The book ""The Historic Character Of The Pentateuch Vindicated by A Layman Of The Church Of England"" is a work that defends the historical accuracy of the first five books of the Old Testament, also known as the Pentateuch. The author, a layman of the Church of England, argues that the Pentateuch is not a collection of myths or legends, but a reliable historical record of the early history of the Jewish people. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which examines a different aspect of the Pentateuch's historicity. The author discusses the archaeological evidence that supports the events described in the Pentateuch, such as the existence of the city of Jericho and the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites. He also examines the internal consistency of the Pentateuch and argues that it was written by a single author, likely Moses, rather than being a compilation of different sources as some scholars suggest. The author also addresses some of the criticisms of the Pentateuch's historicity, such as the idea that it was written much later than the events it describes or that it contains anachronisms. He argues that these criticisms are unfounded and that the Pentateuch is a reliable historical source. Overall, ""The Historic Character Of The Pentateuch Vindicated by A Layman Of The Church Of England"" is a scholarly work that defends the historical accuracy of the Pentateuch and provides a detailed analysis of the evidence supporting its historicity. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Jewish people and 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163267066
• ISBN13: 9781163267066
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"