Jacob Bryant Books

Jacob Bryant was a British scholar and mythographer, described as 'the outstanding figure among the mythagogues who flourished in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.' His work delved deeply into the interpretation of ancient myths and their symbolic significance. Bryant's legacy lies in his profound insights into mythological structures and their influence on human thought, shaping a new understanding of ancient narratives.

The Sentiments of Philo Judeus Concerning the Logos, or, Word of God: Together With Large Extracts From his Writings Compared With the Scriptures on M

Observations Upon the Plagues Inflicted Upon the Egyptians: In Which Is Shewn the Peculiarity of Those Judgments and Their Correspondence With the Rit

A New System, or, An Analysis of Antient Mythology: Wherin an Attempt is Made to Divest Tradition of Fable; and to Reduce the Truth to Its Original Pu

A New System: Or, An Analysis Of Antient Mythology: Wherein An Attempt Is Made To Divest Tradition Of Fable, And To Reduce The Truth

A Dissertation On the Languages, Literature, and Manners of Eastern Nations: Originally Prefixed to a Dictionary, Persian, Arabic, and English

An Address to Dr. Priestly Upon His Doctrine of Philosophical Necessity Illustrated

An Address to Dr. Priestly Upon His Doctrine of Philosophical Necessity Illustrated
148 pages
6 hours of reading
A Dissertation On the Languages, Literature, and Manners of Eastern Nations: Originally Prefixed to a Dictionary, Persian, Arabic, and English
506 pages
18 hours of reading
This classic work of scholarship provides a detailed analysis of the cultures and languages of the Middle East and Central Asia. With insights into everything from Arabic poetry to Persian cuisine, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich and varied history of the region.
A New System: Or, An Analysis Of Antient Mythology: Wherein An Attempt Is Made To Divest Tradition Of Fable, And To Reduce The Truth
526 pages
19 hours of reading
A New System, or, An Analysis of Antient Mythology: Wherin an Attempt is Made to Divest Tradition of Fable; and to Reduce the Truth to Its Original Pu
488 pages
18 hours of reading
Observations Upon the Plagues Inflicted Upon the Egyptians: In Which Is Shewn the Peculiarity of Those Judgments and Their Correspondence With the Rit
414 pages
15 hours of reading
The Sentiments of Philo Judeus Concerning the Logos, or, Word of God: Together With Large Extracts From his Writings Compared With the Scriptures on M
302 pages
11 hours of reading
A new System, or, An Analysis of Ancient Mythology: Wherein an Attempt is Made to Divest Tradition of Fable; and to Reduce the Truth to its Original P
586 pages
21 hours of reading
This groundbreaking work on ancient mythology offers a revolutionary new approach to understanding the myths and legends of the ancient world. Drawing on the latest scholarship, the author analyzes the most important myths and symbols of ancient cultures, tracing their origins and meanings with unprecedented rigor and clarity.
Observations Upon the Plagues Inflicted Upon the Egyptians. In Which is Shewn the Peculiarity of Those Judgments, and Their Correspondence With the Ri
408 pages
15 hours of reading
A New System: Or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology
436 pages
16 hours of reading
A Mythological, Etymological, and Historical Dictionary: Extracted From the Analysis of Ancient Mythology
508 pages
18 hours of reading