TY  - BOOK
AU  - Nelson,Richard D.
TI  - Historical roots of the Old Testament (1200-63 BCE)
T2  - Society of Biblical Literature Biblical Encyclopedia
SN  - 1628370068
AV  - BS1171.3 .N45 2014
U1  - 221.6/6 23
PY  - 2014///]
CY  - Atlanta
PB  - SBL Press
KW  - Bible
KW  - Old Testament
KW  - Sources
KW  - Criticism, interpretation, etc
KW  - fast
KW  - RELIGION
KW  - Biblical Studies
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - Judaism
KW  - Sacred Writings
KW  - History & Culture
KW  - History
N1  - 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)
N2  - "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
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