Historical Dictionary of Ancient Israel

Niels Peter Lemche

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This reference examines sources in the Old Testament and surveys the findings of recent archaeological research. It includes entries on the significant persons, places and events; covers the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah and what role they played in the ancient world; and defines them as closely as possible according to the latest data. Readers will find that, while the results may differ from traditional views, they are essential correctives.

Book Details

Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Publish Date: Dec 1st, 2003
Pages: 314
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 8.72in - 5.46in - 1.07in - 1.20lb
EAN: 9780810848481
Categories: • Ancient - General• Middle East - Israel & Palestine• Reference

About the Author

Lemche, Niels Peter: - Niels Peter Lemche is Professor of Old Testament Studies, at the University of Copenhagen and founder and editor of the Scandinavian Journal of the Old Testament.

Praise for this book

The solid entries on ancient Israel, varied appropriately in detail from 'Aaran' to 'Zipporah' and 'Zobah', 'administration', 'fortifications' or 'Ugarit', are accompanied by a long bibliography in eight sections including 33 subsections. The preface provides a succinct historical framework.

In sum, this work is a radical attempt by the author to balance and correct biblical historiography by providing descriptions of who's who and what's what in the Hebrew Bible.

Recommended....useful for libraries with large theological or ancient historical collections.