Light From Ancient Letters

Light From Ancient Letters

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Publisher's Synopsis

""Light From Ancient Letters"" by Henry G. Meecham is a book that explores the significance of the letters written in the ancient world. The author examines various letters from the Bible, as well as letters from other ancient cultures, such as Greece and Rome. Through his analysis, Meecham reveals the cultural, historical, and religious context in which these letters were written, and how they can provide insight into the lives of the people who wrote them. The book also delves into the ways in which these letters have influenced modern society and continues to shape our understanding of the past. With its engaging writing style and thorough research, ""Light From Ancient Letters"" is a must-read for anyone interested in history, religion, or literature.1923. Found in this book is private correspondence in the non-literary papyri of Oxyrhynchus of the first four centuries, and its bearing on New Testament language and thought. These pages form the record of an attempt to investigate one small corner of the wide field of Hellenistic Greek, and to set forth therefrom any data of significance for the literature of the New 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162598161
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 188
Weight: 435g
Height: 210mm
Width: 279mm
Spine width: 10mm