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Tell El Amarna and the Bible

AUTHOR Pfeiffer, Charles F.
PUBLISHER Anson Street Press (03/29/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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Uncover the fascinating connection between ancient Egypt and biblical history in "Tell el Amarna and the Bible" by Charles Franklin Pfeiffer. This compelling work explores the significance of Tell el-Amarna, the site of Akhenaten's capital, and the remarkable Amarna letters discovered there.

Delve into the world of ancient diplomacy and intrigue as these letters, written in cuneiform, shed light on the political and social landscape of the Near East during the period contemporary with the Old Testament. Discover insights into the relationships between Egypt and its neighboring kingdoms, offering valuable context for understanding the historical backdrop of the Bible.

Meticulously prepared for print republication, this volume presents a wealth of information for those interested in archaeology, ancient Egypt, and the historical context of the Old Testament. Explore the intersection of history and faith through the lens of the Tell el-Amarna discoveries.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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ISBN-13: 9781023555500
ISBN-10: 1023555506
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 196
Carton Quantity: 34
Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 0.50 x 9.21 inches
Weight: 1.00 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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History | Ancient - Egypt
History | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General
History | Middle East - General
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Uncover the fascinating connection between ancient Egypt and biblical history in "Tell el Amarna and the Bible" by Charles Franklin Pfeiffer. This compelling work explores the significance of Tell el-Amarna, the site of Akhenaten's capital, and the remarkable Amarna letters discovered there.

Delve into the world of ancient diplomacy and intrigue as these letters, written in cuneiform, shed light on the political and social landscape of the Near East during the period contemporary with the Old Testament. Discover insights into the relationships between Egypt and its neighboring kingdoms, offering valuable context for understanding the historical backdrop of the Bible.

Meticulously prepared for print republication, this volume presents a wealth of information for those interested in archaeology, ancient Egypt, and the historical context of the Old Testament. Explore the intersection of history and faith through the lens of the Tell el-Amarna discoveries.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Author: Pfeiffer, Charles F.
CHARLES F. PFEIFFER (Moody Bible Institute; B.A., Temple University; B.D., Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary; Th.M., Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Dropsie College) was professor of ancient literatures at Central Michigan University. He also studied at the University of Chicago's Oriental Institute and New York University. He served on the faculties of Gordon Divinity School, King's College, Lancaster School of the Bible, and Moody Bible Institute. Dr. Pfeiffer, as author, co-author, or editor, participated in the production of many works including "Hebrews" for the Everyman's Bible Commentary Series, "The Wycliffe Bible Commentary", and "The Wycliffe Bible Encyclopedia".
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