Shinar: The Scripture Record Of The Confusion Of Language And The Dispersion Verified By Modern Discovery (1867) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120706393)

Shinar: The Scripture Record Of The Confusion Of Language And The Dispersion Verified By Modern Discovery is a book written in 1867 by Dominick McCausland. The book is a detailed study of the biblical account of the Tower of Babel, which tells the story of how God confused the language of the people who were building the tower, causing them to scatter across the earth. McCausland's book seeks to provide evidence for the historical accuracy of this biblical account by drawing on various sources, including ancient texts, archaeological discoveries, and linguistic analysis. He argues that the story of the Tower of Babel is not just a myth, but a real event that took place in ancient history.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the Tower of Babel story. McCausland examines the biblical account in detail, analyzing the language used and the historical context in which it was written. He also discusses the various theories that have been put forward to explain the story, including the idea that it was a metaphor for the decline of the Babylonian empire.Throughout the book, McCausland draws on a wide range of sources to support his arguments. He cites ancient texts such as the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Atrahasis, as well as archaeological discoveries from Mesopotamia and other regions. He also discusses the work of linguists who have studied the development of language and its relationship to human history.Overall, Shinar: The Scripture Record Of The Confusion Of Language And The Dispersion Verified By Modern Discovery is a comprehensive and detailed study of the Tower of Babel story. It provides a wealth of information for anyone interested in biblical history, ancient civilizations, or linguistics.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.

Author: Dominick McCausland
ISBN-10: 1120706394
ISBN-13: 9781120706393
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2009
Pages: 52
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d