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A history of ancient Israel : from the Patriarchs through the Romans

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  • Author: Cline, Eric H.
    Edition: Unabridged
    Date:
    Created
    2011
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    Copyrighted
    2006
    Summary:

    George Washington University professor Eric H. Cline delivers lectures that follow the course of Israel's history from Abraham and the Patriarchs through the Exodus, Exile, and two great Jewish rebellions, encompassing a rich history that increases one's understanding of Isreal's place in the world today.

    Contents:
    • Abraham and the Patriarchs
    • The Exodus and Egypt
    • The conquest of Canaan : Israelites, Philistines, and the Phoenicians
    • King David in history and tradition
    • King Solomon in history and tradition
    • Excursus : The Ark of the Covenant
    • The Kingdom of Israel and the Omride Dynasty
    • The Kingdom of Judah until the time of Sennacherib
    • NOe-Babylonians and the end of the Kingdom of Judah
    • Persians and Greeks in Judea
    • The coming of the Romans and Christianity
    • Excursus : Qumran and the Dead Sea scrolls
    • From the first Jewish revolt and the destruction of Jerusalem to Bar Kochba and the second Jewish rebellion
    • Excursus : Masada, what really happened?
    Genre:
    History and geography
    Subject(s): History | Jews | To 70 A.D
    Original Publisher: Prince Frederick, Md., [Prince Frederick, Md.], Recorded Books, [Distributed by] OneClick Digital
    Language(s): English
    ISBN: 9781449897871