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The History Of Israel

The History Of Israel

Carpenter, J. Estlin
Ewald, Heinrich

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1432660543
ISBN13: 9781432660543
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 524
Weight: 1.68
Height: 1.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The History of Israel by Heinrich Ewald is a comprehensive and scholarly account of the history of the ancient Israelites from their earliest origins to the end of the Second Temple period. Ewald, a prominent 19th-century German theologian and historian, draws on a wide range of sources, including the Bible, ancient Near Eastern texts, and archaeological evidence, to provide a detailed and nuanced picture of the development of Israelite culture, religion, and politics.The book is divided into three main sections. The first covers the pre-monarchic period, from the patriarchs to the establishment of the Israelite monarchy under Saul. Ewald explores the origins of Israelite society, the role of the patriarchs in shaping Israelite identity, and the emergence of the Israelite tribes as a distinct people.The second section covers the monarchic period, from the reign of Saul to the Babylonian exile. Ewald examines the reigns of the Israelite kings, including David and Solomon, and the political and religious developments that occurred during this time. He also discusses the role of the prophets in shaping Israelite religion and the impact of foreign powers, such as Assyria and Babylon, on Israelite society.The final section covers the post-exilic period, from the return from Babylon to the end of the Second Temple period. Ewald explores the rebuilding of the Temple and the restoration of Israelite society, as well as the emergence of new religious movements, such as the Pharisees and the Essenes.Throughout the book, Ewald provides detailed analyses of key events and figures in Israelite history, as well as insights into the social, cultural, and religious context in which they lived. The History of Israel is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Israel and the development of Judaism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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