Birds of the Bible - Classic Reprint Author:Gene Stratton-Porter Chapter I THE TIME — In order to appreciate clearly what Moses recorded in history, what Solomon said in his wisdom, what David sang in ecstasy, and what Job cried out in his agony, concerning; the birds, it is necessary first to become familiar with the time in the world's history in which these men lived, and the country which was their home. T... more »he books of Moses come first, and they contain references to more birds than the writings of any of the other compilers of the Bible.
Although a Hebrew, Moses was reared and educated in the court of an Egyptian king, and so had access to all the culture that could be afforded by Egypt, then in almost as advanced a state of civilization as it is to-day. At manhood Moses understood the best methods of agriculture. was skilled in stone-cutting, and almost every manual occupation of his time. He was a remarkable diplomat, a great teacher, a born leader of men, and a soldier.
From his elevation he saw with clearness of vision how bitter was the
Table of Contents
I The Time, 13; II The Place, 71; III The Birds of the Poets, 111; IV The Birds of " Abomination," 145 V The Dove, 195; VI The Eagle, 213; VII The Sparrow, 235; VIII The Ostrich, 249; IX The Cock and Hen, 279; X The Hawk, 303; XI The Quail and Partridge, 317; XII The Bittern, 331; XIII The Swallow, 343; XIV The Peacock, 359 XV The Stork, 381; XVI The Raven, 395; XVII The Pelican, 409; XVIII The Pigeon, 423; XIX The Crane, 441; XX The Owls, 451
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