Charles Foster Kent

Charles Foster Kent
Charles Foster Kent (1867–1925) was an American biblical scholar and historian. He was a professor of biblical literature at Yale University and contributed significantly to the field of Old Testament studies. Kent authored several influential books, including "The Historical Bible" and "A History of the Hebrew People". His work focused on making biblical history accessible and relevant to both scholars and the general public.

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VIII. The Temple of Yahu at Elephantine. These Aramaic legal documents also contain many references to Yahu (the older form of Yahweh or Jehovah), the god worshipped by the Jews, and to Yahu's temple situated on King's Street, one of the main thoroughfares of the city. These references have been signally confirmed by a most remarkable letter recently discovered by the Germans at this site. It... more...

PREFACE During the past generation the Old Testament has commanded equally with the New the enthusiastic and devoted study of the great body of biblical scholars throughout the world. Two out of every three graduate students in our universities who specialize in the general field of biblical literature choose the Old as the special centre of their work. At the same time the tendency of the rank and... more...