A History of Ancient Israel
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A History of Ancient Israel

From Abraham to Exile

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

A History of Ancient Israel

From Abraham to Exile

About this book

A History of Ancient Israel tells the story of Israel's history, with the biblical record enriched by the latest historical research, archaeological discoveries, and geographical insights. Beginning with the founding of the nation in 2091 B.C., Grisanti and Bolen work through the history of Israel in chronological order through the Exile and Return. This up-to-date resource incorporates the latest findings and discoveries to reveal what happened and why. By synthesizing a massive amount of data from various disciplines, A History of Ancient Israel provides a fresh understanding of how Israel's history unfolded, answering key questions about the context behind the text and showing how the Old Testament fits together.

Thoughtful, thorough, engaging, and filled with fascinating insights, Grisanti and Bolen offer a serious and accessible survey of Israel's history that helps readers understand how the Old Testament fits together.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Note to Readers
  5. Contents
  6. List of Maps
  7. List of Abbreviations
  8. Preface
  9. Chapter 1: Introduction
  10. Chapter 2: Founding of the Nation: The Patriarchal Period (2091–1806 BC)
  11. Chapter 3: From Egypt to the Jordan: The Exodus and Wilderness Wandering (1526–1406 BC)
  12. Chapter 4: Taking Possession of the Inheritance: The Conquest of Canaan (1406–1374 BC)
  13. Chapter 5: Right in Their Own Eyes: The Period of the Judges (1374–ca. 1070 BC)
  14. Chapter 6: From Judges to Kings: Samuel and Saul (1070–1011 BC)
  15. Chapter 7: Israel’s Anointed King: David’s Rise to the Throne (1025–1004 BC)
  16. Chapter 8: Triumphs and Turmoil: The Reign of King David (1004–971 BC)
  17. Chapter 9: A Glorious Kingdom: The Reign of King Solomon (971–931 BC)
  18. Chapter 10: “To Your Own House, O David”: The Early Years of the Divided Kingdom (931–885 BC)
  19. Chapter 11: The Age of Alliances: Omri, Ahab, and Jehoshaphat (885–841 BC)
  20. Chapter 12: Oppression and Deliverance: Jehu, Joash, and Their Successors (841–750 BC)
  21. Chapter 13: Collapse and Conquest: The Fall of the Northern Kingdom (750–715 BC)
  22. Chapter 14: In the Shadow of Assyria: The Reigns of Hezekiah and Manasseh (715–641 BC)
  23. Chapter 15: Last Gasp: Josiah and the Fall of Judah (641–586 BC)
  24. Chapter 16: Life in a Foreign Land: Israel’s Exile to Babylon (586–539 BC)
  25. Chapter 17: Back Home: Israel’s Return from Exile (539–400 BC)
  26. Scripture Index
  27. Subject Index
  28. Author Index

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Information

Publisher
Zondervan Academic
Year
2026
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Jewish History
eBook ISBN
9780310180203

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