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The Ephos: Its Form and Use, by Theodore Clinton Foote, delves into the historical and religious significance of the Ephod within the context of the Old Testament. This meticulously researched study, originally published in 1902, explores the various theories surrounding the Ephod's physical form, its purpose in religious ceremonies, and its broader cultural context within ancient Near Eastern societies. Foote examines the Ephod from multiple angles, considering archaeological evidence, textual references, and comparative religious practices. The book offers valuable insights into the religious life of ancient Israel and provides a comprehensive overview of scholarly interpretations of this important artifact. Scholars of biblical history, religious studies, and Near Eastern archaeology will find this work a valuable resource for understanding the role of the Ephod in ancient religious practices. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important par