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Historical roots of the Old Testament (1200-63 BCE) /

Nelson, Richard D. 1945-

Historical roots of the Old Testament (1200-63 BCE) / by Richard D. Nelson. - 1 online resource (x, 303 pages) - Society of Biblical Literature Biblical Encyclopedia ; Number 13 . - Biblische Enzyklopädie. English ; v. 13. .

1. The emergence of Israel (ca. 1200-ca. 1000 BC) -- 2. State formation (to ca. 930) -- 3. The kingdoms of Israel and Judah (ca 930-720) -- 4. Judah in the Assyrian and Babylonian periods (720-539) -- 5. Yehud and Persia (539-330) -- 6. The Hellenistic period (330-63).

"A thorough overview of the history of ancient Israel for research and classroom use Richard D. Nelson charts the beginning of the Iron Age and the emergence of Israel and its literature, including the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, the downfall of Israel, Judah in the Assyrian and Babylonian periods, Yehud and Persia, and the Hellenistic period. Each chapter provides a summary of the period under consideration, a historical reconstruction of the period, based on biblical and extrabiblical evidence; a critical study of the biblical literature deriving from or associated with the period, and theological conclusions that readers may draw from the relevant biblical texts. Features: Balanced coverage of controversial topics Extensive bibliographies at the beginning of each chapter Lists of rulers and key dates for reference and classroom use"--EBSCO

1628370068 9781628370065

22573/ctt8jcrnb JSTOR


Bible.--Old Testament--Sources--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Old Testament


RELIGION--Biblical Studies--Old Testament.
RELIGION--Judaism--Sacred Writings.
RELIGION--Biblical Studies--History & Culture.
History--Sources


Criticism, interpretation, etc.

BS1171.3 / .N45 2014

221.6/6