The Inscription On The Stele Of Mesa: Commonly Called The Moabite Stone (1919) - Hardcover

by Herbert Fuller Bright Compston (Translator)

The Inscription On The Stele Of Mesa: Commonly Called The Moabite Stone is a book written by Herbert Fuller Bright Compston in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Moabite Stone, which is an ancient artifact that dates back to the 9th century BC. The Moabite Stone is a stele, which is a type of stone monument that was commonly used in the ancient Near East to commemorate important events or individuals.The Moabite Stone was discovered in 1868 by a German missionary named Frederick Augustus Klein. The stone is inscribed with a message from King Mesha of Moab, who ruled the region that is now modern-day Jordan. The message describes Mesha's military victories over the Israelites and his efforts to restore the worship of the Moabite god Chemosh.Compston's book provides a detailed translation of the Moabite Stone's inscription, as well as an analysis of its historical and cultural significance. The book also includes illustrations of the stone and its inscriptions, as well as a discussion of the controversies surrounding its interpretation.Overall, The Inscription On The Stele Of Mesa: Commonly Called The Moabite Stone is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient Near East. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Moabites and their interactions with neighboring cultures, as well as shedding light on the use of steles as a form of commemoration and communication in the ancient world.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.