Publisher's Synopsis
""Authority and Archaeology, Sacred and Profane: Essays on the Relation of Monuments to Biblical and Classical Literature"" is a collection of essays written by S. R. Driver, a prominent biblical scholar and archaeologist. The book explores the relationship between ancient monuments and the literature of the Bible and classical Greece and Rome. The essays examine the ways in which archaeological discoveries shed light on the historical and cultural context of these texts, and how they can help us better understand the religious and social practices of the ancient world. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the role of archaeology in interpreting the Bible, and the influence of classical literature on the development of Western culture. Overall, ""Authority and Archaeology, Sacred and Profane"" is a fascinating and informative exploration of the intersection of archaeology, literature, and religion in the ancient world.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.
