The history of Bronze and Iron Age Israel
Designed as a supplementary resource for students who have an interest in the ancient Near East and biblical history, this volume provides a basic introduction to the historical, archaeological, and socio-contextual aspects of ancient Israel during its early foundation period through the end of the...
| Résumé: | Designed as a supplementary resource for students who have an interest in the ancient Near East and biblical history, this volume provides a basic introduction to the historical, archaeological, and socio-contextual aspects of ancient Israel during its early foundation period through the end of the monarchy in Judah. The History of Bronze and Iron Age Israel features an easy to navigate format, fairly non-technical language, and a series of informative insets that highlights important methodological concepts and comparative material. Cover -- Series -- The History of Bronze and Iron Age Israel -- Copyright -- Contents -- Series Introduction -- 1. Placing Ancient Israel in Its Ancient Near Eastern Context -- 2. Israel's Earliest Historical Traditions: The Middle and Late Bronze Period -- 3. Settlement and Competition in Iron Age I Canaan: An Archaeological, Political, and Social Perspective -- 4. Transition from Iron I to Iron II: The Early Monarchy -- 5. Super-Power Politics in Iron II and the Role of Vassal States: From Jeroboam to Josiah -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Scripture Index -- Subject Index. |
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| ISBN: | 0190231165 |