Israel's History and the History of Israel

In 'Israel's History and the History of Israel' one of the world's foremost experts on antiquity addresses the birth of Israel and its historic reality. Many stories have been told of the founding of ancient Israel, all rely on the biblical story in its narrative scheme, despite its historic unreliability. Drawing on the literary and archaeological record, this book completely rewrites the history of Israel. The study traces the textual material to the times of its creation, reconstructs the evolution of political and religious ideologies, and firmly inserts the history of Israel into its ancient-oriental context.

Author: Mario Liverani
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 07/01/2007
Pages: 448
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.19w x 0.94d
ISBN: 9781845533410