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Ancient Israel: From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple 2/e

Hershel Shanks

Published June 1999 by Prentice Hall
Copyright 2000, 356 pp., Paper
ISBN: 0-13-085363-1
List Price:
$51.67

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Summary

Immensely readable and digestible in just a few sittings, this book examines the complete history of ancient Israel—from Abraham to the Roman destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. KEY TOPICS: Offers highest-quality authorship from respected leaders in their fields. Provides numerous color and black-and-white photos, maps, charts, and timelines. Gives a broader sweep of history, starting at an earlier point and/or ending at a later point than other books on the subject. Adds and updates evidence, analysis, and insights of events, based on developments since the book's first edition. MARKET: Perfect for adult study groups and Bible groups, and anyone who wants to learn more about Israel's history or needs a refresher course.

Features

  • NEW - Additional and updated evidence, analysis, and insights.
    • Provides additional proof of key events and topics, and keeps students up to date on the latest developments in the field. Ex.___

  • NEW - Revised and expanded material in the Divided Monarchy chapter— Reflects new discoveries of ancient extrabiblical texts and other archaeological finds.
    • Shows students the importance and immediacy of recent finds, making the material less abstract. Ex.___

  • NEW - Updated chapter on the patriarchal period—Provides new insights into such matters as the historical implications of the Genesis genealogies.
    • Gives students a more modern and approachable perspective. Ex.___

  • NEW - Latest scholarship on the emergence of Israel in Canaan in the beginning of the Iron Age.
    • Keeps students informed and up-to-date on a key topic. Ex.___

  • NEW - More cohesive presentation— Smoothes out differences in style and perspective from multiple authors.
    • Gives students a more unified, understandable view of the material and makes moving from chapter to chapter much easier. Ex.___

  • Broader historical sweep than other texts (which usually begin at a later point in Israel's history or end earlier).
    • Helps students feel the full impact of ancient Israel's extensive history, encouraging a deeper appreciation for events and their implications. Ex.___

  • Consistent presentation of alternate viewpoints.
    • Enables students to see more than one side of an event or topic, and helps them examine later material more critically. Ex.___



Table of Contents



1. The Patriarchal Age: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. P. Kyle McCarter, Jr., revised by Ronald S. Hendel.


2. Israel in Egypt: The Egyptian Sojourn and the Exodus. Nahum M. Sarna, revised by Hershel Shanks.


3. The Settlement in Canaan: The Period of the Judges. Joseph A. Callaway, revised by J. Maxwell Miller.


4. The United Monarchy: Saul, David and Solomon. Written and revised by André Lemaire.


5. The Divided Monarchy: The Kingdoms of Judah and Israel. Siegfried H. Horn, revised by P. Kyle McCarter, Jr.


6. Exile and Return: From the Babylonian Destruction to the Reconstruction of the Jewish State. James D. Purvis, revised by Eric M. Meyers.


7. The Age of Hellenism: Alexander the Great and the Fall of the Hasmonean Kingdom. Written and revised by Lee I. Levine.


8. Roman Domination: The Jewish Revolt and the Destruction of the Second Temple. Shaye J.D. Cohen, revised by Michael Satlow.


Notes.


Index.



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