James Montgomery

James Montgomery was a Scottish-born American orientalist and Semitic scholar. Born on 1866 in Irvine, Scotland, he was a prominent figure in the field of oriental studies in the early 20th century. Montgomery had a profound interest in Semitic languages and cultures, which led him to pursue a career in academia. He served as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where he contributed significantly to the study of the Semitic languages and the history of the Near East. His work has had a lasting impact on the understanding of Semitic cultures and their historical contexts.

Books

Arabia and the Bible