Lectures On The Pentateuch: With Special Reference To Recent Objections (1863)

""Lectures on the Pentateuch: With Special Reference to Recent Objections"" is a book written by George Smith and published in 1863. The book is a collection of lectures that Smith delivered on the Pentateuch, which is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. In these lectures, Smith addresses recent objections that have been raised against the authenticity and historical accuracy of the Pentateuch. The book is divided into four sections, with each section focusing on a different aspect of the Pentateuch. The first section deals with the authorship and composition of the Pentateuch, while the second section looks at the historical and geographical accuracy of the text. The third section is devoted to the religious and moral teachings of the Pentateuch, and the fourth section examines the prophetic and Messianic elements of the text.Throughout the book, Smith draws upon his extensive knowledge of ancient languages and cultures to provide a detailed analysis of the Pentateuch. He also engages with the arguments of critics and skeptics, offering a robust defense of the Pentateuch's authenticity and historical accuracy.Overall, ""Lectures on the Pentateuch: With Special Reference to Recent Objections"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of the Hebrew Bible, particularly the Pentateuch. Smith's insights and arguments continue to be relevant to contemporary discussions about the Bible's reliability and significance.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.