A Sketch of Semitic Origins: Social and Religious

by George Aaron Barton

Publishers:

Macmillan and Co.; Macmillan Co.

, 1902

Overview

Dr. Barton vividly traces the course of Semitic evolution through the weary centuries which led from primitiveness to civilization. The book contains much valuable information in regard to the sociological literature and theories of the times, and is altogether an important and scholarly contribution to our knowledge of those vague periods.

Product Details

• Title: A Sketch of Semitic Origins: Social and Religious
• Author: George Aaron Barton
• Publishers: Macmillan and Co., Macmillan Co.
• Print Publication Date: 1902
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Semites; Civilization, Semitic
• Resource ID: LLS:SKTCHSEMBARTON
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T05:38:10Z

About George Aaron Barton

George A. Barton taught at Haverford College, Bryn Mawr and the University of Pennsylvania where he was Professor of Semitic Languages from 1922-1931 and Professor Emeritus from 1932-1942. His many articles and books cover a wide range of topics in areas such as biblical studies, religion, and linguistics. He was also involved in archaeological projects throughout the Middle East and was the director of the American School of Oriental Research in Baghdad from 1921-1934. While Archaeology and the Bible represents his efforts to make Ancient Near East studies accessible to the pastor and Sunday school teacher, Barton's research and academic work continues to be recognized for its importance to this day, particularly his works The Religion of Israel and A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Ecclesiastes.