The British Israel Theory

Goudge, H.L.

Verlag: A.R. Mowbray & Co., London, 1941

Beschreibung

1941. Fifth impression (reprint of the second edition of 1934). xi, 100pp. Henry Leighton Goudge (1866-1939) was Regius Professor of Divinity in the University of Oxford during his life, and was the author of many works. The British Israel theory, based on unusual theological and linguistic assumptions, maintains that the English and their ethnic kinfolk throughout the world are descended from the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel. The author writes in his introduction: "Why then, it may be asked, write a book against the theory? Because, though it may be in itself harmless, it is not harmless in its consequences. It fosters a nationalism which is profoundly un-Christian, and a pride and self-complacency which comes too easily to us English people; it is associated with a mode of interpreting Scripture which conceals its true meaning from us; and, like all baseless theories, it wastes our powers of attention." The book is bound in the original card with a red and black cover and titling on the spine and front cover. The book is in very good condition with some shelf wear and light soiling on the covers and rubbing to the edges. The spine is faded and there is a small bit of damage at the bottom of the spine. The contents are secure and clean with no inscription. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers gNet096

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The British Israel Theory

Verlag: A.R. Mowbray & Co., London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1941

Einband: Softcovers

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: Fifth Impression