Echoes of the Old Darkland: Themes from the African Eden (Paperback)

by Charles S., III Finch (Author)

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Product Description
Echos of the Old Darkland is the first original book by Dr. Charles S. Finch III in which the author attempts to trace origin and the evolution of humanity, is culture, myths, and religion in Africa in light of modern findings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 218 pages
• Publisher: Khenti, Incorporated (August 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962944408
• ISBN-13: 978-0962944406
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #783,508 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. It should be added to all schools' curricullums, October 1, 1998

By A Customer

This book provided me with a sense of my heritage that I probably would not have been able to find eslewhere. The author is very knowledgeable about the subject and clearer lays it out for all to see. I really recommend this book for all cultures and races to read.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, lucid and eye-opening, May 8, 2004

By	Osiris Jones "(And you know its on)" (The Dirty South) - See all my reviews

Dr. Finch is a scholar whose work is well research and wonderfully written. I first ran across this book about five years ago and this seminal work has impacted my life every since. The author discusses the humankind's earliest cultures and the roots of Christianity. The great thing in this book is that the collection of essays gives the reader a broad overview of the history of humankind by looking at our myths, cosmologies, and stories about the universe.

Delving into the human psyche while also meshing solid scientific facts and findings is one thing. But writing in a clear fashion that encompasses the technical aspect of the work is another thing. Dr. Finch has a gift for sliding humor and humanity into a subject some may deem as dry. An underrated, underappreciated work from one of my favorite scholars--I recommend this book with the highest regard.