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The Israelites

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The Israelites

B. S. J. Isserlin (Author)

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Covering the period of the thirteenth century B.C.E. to the fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C.E., Isserling, a senior scholar, synthesizes the social, historical, geographical, and archaeological materials relevant to studying ancient Israel in its ancient Near Eastern context. Isserlin has an accessible style and brings the latest in biblical research to students and general readers. The stunning array of 85 photographs-plus maps, line drawings, and charts-make this a rich resource for scholars as well.

  • Publisher Fortress Press
  • Format Paperback
  • ISBN 9780800634261
  • Dimensions 7 x 10
  • Pages 304
  • Publication Date July 10, 2001

Endorsements

"The Israelites has many strengths. Chief among these is the breadth of its coverage...Isserlin makes more use of archaeological data than any comparable work I know. If the average reader of BAR...wants to purchase a single reference work, it should probably be Isserlin's The Israelites."
-- William G. Dever, Biblical Archaeology Review

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"Written in an accessible style, ... The Israelites is an excellent introductory text for college and/or seminary students. It is also useful for educated laypersons, especially Sunday school teachers who desire challenges for both themselves and their students. The 85 glossy black-and-white photographs, maps, line drawings and charts are worth the cost of the book!"

From Baptists Today, January 2002

Table of Contents

      Preface

      Introduction



Part One: The Stage and the Players

  1. Geography: The Land and Its Resources
  2. Origins and Affinities of the Israelites
  3. History
  4. Social Structure, Constitutional Ideas, and Government

    Part Two: The Material Culture

  5. Towns and Villages: Planning and Architecture
  6. Agriculture
  7. Industries and Crafts
  8. Trade and the Economic System
  9. Warfare

    Part Three: The World of Spirit

  10. Language, Writing, and Texts
  11. Religion
  12. Israelites Art

    Epilogue
    Select Bibliography
    Acknowledgments
    Sources of Illustrations
    Index
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