Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Influence Of The Hebrew And Christian Revelations On Ancient Heathen Writers: An Essay (1850)"" by Samuel Tomkins is a comprehensive analysis of the impact of Hebrew and Christian beliefs on the works of ancient pagan writers. The author delves into the religious and philosophical beliefs of ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, and Egypt and examines how the teachings of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible influenced their literature.Tomkins argues that the concepts of morality, ethics, and the divine that are present in the works of these ancient writers were influenced by the Hebrew and Christian revelations. He provides detailed examples from the works of Homer, Plato, Aristotle, and other ancient writers to illustrate his points.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the influence of Hebrew and Christian beliefs on ancient pagan literature. Tomkins also explores the similarities and differences between the teachings of these religions and those of the ancient pagans.Overall, ""The Influence Of The Hebrew And Christian Revelations On Ancient Heathen Writers: An Essay (1850)"" is a thought-provoking and informative work that sheds light on the complex interactions between different religious and philosophical traditions throughout 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.
