Moab's Patriarchal Stone: Being An Account Of The Moabite Stone, Its Story And Teaching (1878)

Moab's Patriarchal Stone is a book written by James King in 1878. The book provides a detailed account of the Moabite Stone, its history, and its teachings. The Moabite Stone is an ancient artifact discovered in 1868 in the ancient city of Dibon, located in present-day Jordan. The stone is inscribed with an ancient Semitic language and is believed to have been created by King Mesha of Moab in the 9th century BC. King's book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Moabite Stone, including its historical context, its significance in biblical studies, and its impact on the understanding of ancient Near Eastern culture. The book also explores the teachings contained in the inscriptions on the stone, which include references to the Moabite god Chemosh and the Moabite people's relationship with Yahweh, the god of Israel. Moab's Patriarchal Stone is a valuable resource for anyone interested in biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern history, or the history of archaeology. King's detailed analysis of the Moabite Stone sheds light on an important piece of ancient history and provides valuable insights into the culture and beliefs of the Moabite people.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.