Author:Jacob Bryant
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Jacob Bryant
Works[edit]
- Observations and inquiries relating to various parts of ancient history (1767)
- A New System, or an Analysis, of Ancient Mythology, wherein an attempt is made to divest Tradition of Fable, and to reduce Truth to its original Purity (1774–76), in 2 vols.
- A Vindication of the Apamsean Medal, and of the Inscription Nωη, (1775)
- A Farther Illustration of the Analysis ... (1778)
- An address to Dr. Priestly upon his Doctrine of philosophical necessity illustrated (1780)
- Observations on the Poems of Thomas Rowley in which the Authenticity of those Poems is ascertained (1781), in 2 vols.
- Vindiciæ Flavianæ: a Vindication of the Testimony of Josephus concerning Jesus Christ (1777)
- Treatise upon the Authenticity of the Scriptures, and the Truth of the Christian Religion (1791)
- Observations on a controverted passage in Justyn Martyr; also upon the 'Worship of Angels (1793)
- Observations upon the Plagues inflicted upon the Egyptians, with maps (1794)
- Observations on a Treatise, entitled Description of the Plain of Troy, by Mr de Chevalier (1795)
- A Dissertation concerning the War of Troy, and the Expedition of the Grecians, as described by Homer, with the view of showing that no such expedition was ever undertaken, and that no such city as Phrygia existed (1796)
- The Sentiments of Philo-Judæus concerning the Logos or Word of God (1797)
- An Expostulation addressed to the British Critic (1799)
- Observations upon some Passages in Scripture (relating to Balaam, Joshua, Samson, and Jonah) (1803)
As editor[edit]
- An Essay on the Original Genius and Writings of Homer, with a Comparative View of the Troade (1775) by Robert Wood
Works about Bryant[edit]
- "Bryant, Jacob," in Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900, London: Smith, Elder, & Co. (1885–1900) in 63 vols.
- "Bryant, Jacob," in A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature, by John William Cousin, London: J. M. Dent & Sons (1910)
- "Bryant, Jacob," in Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed., 1911)
Some or all works by this author were published before January 1, 1929, and are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.
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