Prolegomena to the History of Israel with a reprint of the article Israel from the Encyclopaedia Britannica

Wellhausen, Julius

Published by Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh, 1885

About this Item

Spine titles "History of Israel" and "Wellhausen". First English edition. Spine rubbed and scuffs at both ends, with outer surface missing for top 4mm. Corners bumped and edges have rubbing and signs of handling. Small black mark on title and opposite (as illus). Top of text block dusty. Contents clean, firm and vg condition, some age discolouration towards the front. The book consists of an author's Introduction and three major sections. Its argument is that the ancient Israelites did not practice a religion recognisable as Judaism: the earliest religion of the Israelites, as depicted in the Yahwist and Elohist sources, was polytheistic and family-based. Covid 19 - Please see "More Information" for current shipping terms. Seller Inventory # 000987

Bibliographic Details

Title: Prolegomena to the History of Israel with a ...

Publisher: Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh

Publication Date: 1885

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition