Author: Smith, George.
Title: The Patriarchal Age: Or, the History and Religion of Mankind from the Creation to the Death of Isaac: Deduced from the Writings of Moses, and Other Inspired Authors; and Illustrated by Copious References to the Ancient Records, Traditions, and Mythology of the Heathen World.
Description: New-York: Lane & Scott, 1848. 1848. - Octavo, contemporary tree-calf with gilt rules and gilt-lettered red leather label on the spine. The covers are rubbed & scuffed and the leather is split along the top and bottom of the joints. 522 pages. The leaves are dampstained at edges and slightly darkened with occasional foxing. A good complete copy.

Edited by George Peck and printed by Joseph Longking.

The author undertakes a history of early religions and mythology with comparative reference to the Bible. Good .

Keywords: RELIGION; COMPARATIVE RELIGION; MYTHOLOGY; METAPHYSICS; MOSES; CREATION; HISTORY OF RELIGION; ANTHROPOLOGY; ARCHEOLOGY; GEORGE SMITH; HEATHEN; PATRIARCH; PATRIARCHAL WORLD; MOSAIC; SCRIPTURE; CHRISTIANITY; HINDUISM; VEDAS; PERSIAN THEOLOGY; PHILOSOPHY; GR

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