Africa and the Bible - by Edwin M Yamauchi (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>What does the Bible say about Africa? More then 80 photos, maps, and charts are included in this insightful exploration of the African presence in Scripture.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The "curse of Ham" has been used to legitimize slavery. Both Ethiopians and Arabians claim the queen of Sheba. Could Moses and Jesus have been black?<br/><br/>Edwin Yamauchi explores the historical and archaeological background of biblical texts that refer to Africa and traces the results of past interpretations and misinterpretations. He covers such topics as the curse of Ham's son Canaan, Moses' Cushite wife, Simon the Cyrene, and afrocentric biblical interpretation. Along the way, he dispels myths, interacts with current theories, and provides readers with sound judgments as to what the Bible does and does not say.<br/><br/>Readers interested in the connections between Africa and the Bible will enjoy this insightful book. More then eighty photos, maps, and charts are included.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Edwin M. Yamauchi (Ph.D., Brandeis University) is professor of history emeritus at Miami University, Ohio. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including <i>Persia and the Bible, Greece and Babylon, The Archaeology of New Testament Cities in Asia Minor, Harper's World of the New Testament, </i>and <i>Africa and Africans in Antiquity. </i>A co-edited work, <i>Peoples of the Old Testament World, </i> won a Biblical Archaeological Society Award.
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