A Sketch of Semitic Origins (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by George Aaron Barton

Overview

Professor Barton deftly sketches the evolution of the characteristic features of Semitic social and religious life through the centuries in this engrossing volume. Beginning with “The Cradle of the Semites,” he examines the origins of Semitic life and religion as well as Semitic social and religious influence on the non-Semitic world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411461987
Publisher:	Union Square & Co.
Publication date:	08/02/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	368
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

George Aaron Barton (1859–1942) was a Canadian author, Episcopal clergyman, and professor. He earned a Ph.D. at Harvard and became a professor of Semitic languages. He also taught history of religion. He is the author of numerous books, including A Year’s Wandering in Bible Lands, The Heart of the Christian Message, and The Religion of Ancient Israel.

George Aaron Barton (1859–1942) was a Canadian author, Episcopal clergyman, and professor. He earned a Ph.D. at Harvard and became a professor of Semitic languages. He also taught history of religion. He is the author of numerous books, including A Year’s Wandering in Bible Lands, The Heart of the Christian Message, and The Religion of Ancient Israel.