The Religion of Ancient Palestine in the Second Millenium B.C.

audiobook

The Religion of Ancient Palestine in the Second Millenium B.C.

by Stanley Arthur Cook

EN·~2 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

PREFACE

2:15
2

CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTORY

14:10
3

CHAPTER II - SACRED SITES

14:04
4

CHAPTER III - SACRED OBJECTS

10:53
5

CHAPTER IV - SACRED RITES AND PRACTICES

21:32
6

CHAPTER V - THE WORLD OF SPIRITS

19:35
7

CHAPTER VI - THE GODS

22:02
8

CHAPTER VII - THE PANTHEON

18:25
9

CHAPTER VIII - CONTEMPORARY THOUGHT—CONCLUSION

23:13
10

PRINCIPAL SOURCES AND WORKS OF REFERENCE

2:39

Description

Step back to a time before the biblical narratives, when the hills of ancient Palestine were a crossroads of cultures and belief systems. This work explores the religious landscape of the region in the latter half of second millennium B.C., showing how local practices were shaped by neighboring powers such as Egypt, the Aegean, and early Mesopotamian influences. Listeners will discover everyday rituals, deities, and sacred spaces that predate the rise of Israelite monotheism.

Drawing on archaeological finds, the Amarna tablets, and deciphered inscriptions, the author reconstructs a vivid picture of worship without relying on later scriptural accounts. Comparative religion tools help separate what was uniquely Palestinian from what was shared across the ancient Near East. The narrative stays clear and balanced, presenting evidence with scholarly care while remaining accessible.

By the end of this journey, you’ll have a fresh appreciation for how this small land contributed to the broader tapestry of human spirituality. The book offers a self‑contained guide that fills a gap in our understanding of early Palestinian faith, making complex scholarship enjoyable for anyone curious about the roots of religious thought.

Collections

Browse all

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (151K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2012-12-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

SA

Stanley Arthur Cook

1873–1949

A Cambridge scholar of Hebrew and the ancient Near East, he wrote widely on biblical history, comparative religion, and Semitic studies. His work helped bring archaeology, language study, and historical criticism into conversation for general readers as well as specialists.

View all books

You may also like