ENGLISH

Ancient Israel's History: An Introduction to Issues and Sources

By Bill T. Arnold , Richard S. Hess

Book information

Publisher
Baker Academic
Year
2014
ISBN
0801039304, 9780801039300
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
16 MB (16463573 bytes)
Pages
560\561
Topic
History
Scanned
yes
Time added
2014-11-21 23:55:36
Исторические дисциплины;История стран Азии и Африк

Description

The history of Israel is a much-debated topic in Old Testament studies. On one side are minimalists who find little of historical value in the Hebrew Bible. On the other side are those who assume the biblical text is a precise historical record. Many serious students of the Bible find themselves between these two positions and would benefit from a careful exploration of issues in Israelite history.This substantive history of Israel textbook values the Bibles historical contribution without overlooking critical issues and challenges. Featuring the latest scholarship, the book introduces students to the current state of research on issues relevant to the study of ancient Israel. The editors and contributors, all top biblical scholars and historians, discuss historical evidence in a readable manner, using both canonical and chronological lenses to explore Israelite history.Illustrative items, such as maps and images, visually support the books content. Tables and sidebars are also included.

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