Have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The Patriarchs of the Israelites, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob bring the belief in One God to the Promised Land where they settle. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. One of the real strengths of this work is the way in which it integrates careful exegesis with its wider discussion of historiography and history. While also considering nonbiblical sources and being attentive to what disciplines like archaeology, anthropology, and sociology suggest about the past, the authors do so within the context and paradigm of the Old Testament canon, which is held as the primary document for reconstructing Israel's history. Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2008. Right-of-center coalition government formed by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2014, Excellent condition on arrival and a brilliant source of information, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2015. Building on the work of their previous edition by clarifying points of dispute and updating their discussion, Provan, Long, and Longman offer a thoughtful and well-reasoned argument in favor of giving serious attention to the Bible's own testimony. Please try again. Great book to learn the history of Israel. That the authors provide an explanation for how one can do history and how to view sources is very useful for understanding how they go about the next two hundred pages of actually doing history, which involves a lot of biblical exegesis. Since it covers a large section of history, it can’t get into as much detail about certain segments as I would have liked, nevertheless, it is a good overview. The first part is an in-depth explanation of the philosophy of historical research in general, and emphasises on the importance of weighing all ancient sources judiciously, to reduce the risk of bias. The result is a volume that is epistemologically and methodologically sophisticated and yet accessible to a wider readership and which presents a strong case for making use of the Bible in understanding Israel's history. This book will need to be taken seriously and will be welcomed by all those who engage such issues of the historicity of the biblical text." This is a maximalist approach, and a good one at that. Event. Israel and the British Empire: A History in Biblical Perspective, The History of Israel, Volume 3: The Rise and Splendour of the Hebrew Monarchy, The History of Israel, Volume 4: From the Disruption of the Monarchy to the Fall, Prophets as Performers: Biblical Performance Criticism and Israel's Prophets. Modern Israel is not a religious Israel in terms of government and law. Stick with it even though it can be tedious since it forms the basis for the next half of the book which is the better read. A Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition, Westminster John Knox Press; 2nd Edition (November 6, 2015), Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2020. The following is a timeline of Israel's history from God's covenant with Abraham to present day: Time Period. Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2012. Overall really good book, but what about inspiration? After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2019. Unable to add item to List. This book would be a good introduction to biblical history for seminary students as well as hobbyists who want to hold a historical perspective while reading the Old Testament. Significantly revised and updated, A Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition includes the authors' direct response to critics. When Watchers Ruled the Nations: Pagan Gods at War with Israel’s God and the Spirit... Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches: A Contemporary Ecclesiology, Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope, Living By the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible, Social Criticism and Social Vision in Ancient Israel. Please try your request again later. Do not waste your money and time on this junk. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I'd recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of Ancient Israel. Boring and Nonsense. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. With over 300,000 sold, this revised and expanded edition will remove the barriers that keep Scripture from transforming your life. There's a problem loading this menu right now. In this much-anticipated textbook, three respected biblical scholars have written a history of ancient Israel that takes the biblical text seriously as an historical document. Learn more about the program. Ehud Barak (left-wing One Israel party) elected prime minister; forms coalition government. In this much-anticipated second edition, the authors reassert that the Old Testament should be taken seriously as a historical document alongside other literary and archaeological sources. The relation between secular history and the history of biblical Israel is the land on which Israel is located. The text also provides seven maps and fourteen tables as useful references for students. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. I have to read it, but I am enjoying it's detail and thoughtfulness! Ariel Sharon (Likud) elected Prime Minister; forms broad-based unity government. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Israel carries out the Disengagement Plan, ending Israel's presence in the Gaza Strip. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Israellaunches Operation Defensive Shield in response to massive Palestinian terrorist attacks. In Part Two, they seek to retell the history itself with an eye to all the factors explored in Part One. Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2017. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. After Prime Minister Sharon suffers a stroke, Ehud Olmert becomes acting prime minister. This was an easy to understand explaination of the histroy of the period of the old Testament. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with rentals. Excellent book on the history of Israel, with some Archealogy, Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018. "The history of Israel and the relevance of the biblical testimony to understanding it continue to be contested areas. Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2015, Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014. The first part of the book makes that argument. Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2018. Now, significantly revised and updated, this second edition of A Biblical History of Israel proves to be more refined and useful than ever. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Christian Bible History & Culture (Books), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. 3000-323 BC, 3rd Edition (Blackwell History of the Ancient World), "Just when you think everything in history has happened, it hasn't. In Part One, the authors set the volume in context and review past and current scholarly debate about learning Israel's history, negating arguments against using the Bible as the central source. Westminster John Knox Press; 1st Edition (September 30, 2003). Having only recently dived into the pool of historiography, this book has helped me tremendously to understand the complexities that go into a historiographer's reconstruction of history. The Legends of Genesis: the Biblical Saga and History, A Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition, A History of Ancient Israel and Judah, Second Edition, The Old Testament: A Historical, Theological, and Critical Introduction, Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament (Zondervan Charts), The World around the Old Testament: The People and Places of the Ancient Near East, A History of the Ancient Near East, ca. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. In part 1, the authors review scholarly approaches to the historiography of ancient Israel and negate arguments against using the Bible as a primary source. A thoroughly revised, updated, and refined engagement with issues related to the history of ancient Israel, Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2015. Please try your request again later. In part 2, they outline a history of ancient Israel from 2000 to 400 BCE by integrating both biblical and extrabiblical sources. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This is one of the best books on the topic out there. Unable to add item to List. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. There is a lot of information in this book. This book was highly informative. Something went wrong. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. A Biblical History of Israel by Iain Provan, V. Philips Long, and Tremper Longman III has been a useful and well-respected textbook for over a decade. —David G. Firth, Lecturer in Old Testament and Director of Studies, St. John's College in Nottingham, England, "A sober, disciplined, well-reasoned response to the so-called minimalists who have dominated recent discussion of the history of ancient Israel. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. The Bible tells us that as the patriarch Jacob lay dying, he bestowed blessings on each of his twelve sons (Genesis 49:1-28).These blessings also included prophecies as to the fate of each son’s tribe in Canaan. Israel and the PLO sign the Wye River Memorandum to facilitate implementation of the Interim Agreement. It considers the validity of testimony as a proper source of history. In this much-anticipated second edition, the authors reassert that the Old Testament should be taken seriously as a historical document alongside other literary and archaeological sources. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Please try again. Something went wrong. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. A Biblical History correctly insists that the 'historical reliability' of ancient texts largely depends on which testimonies to trust. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. There was a problem loading your book clubs. McCaulley addresses how Scripture speaks to topics often overlooked by white interpreters, such as ethnicity, political protest, and slavery. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The second part is the history of Israel proper, which I found very illuminating. Please try again. In Part 1 of A Biblical History of Israel, Provan, Long, and Longman deal with the methodological and philosophical basis for the historiographer’s reconstruction of history.

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