A History Of Israel (Two-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: reprints
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of historical and biblical scholarship, A History of Israel by W.O.E. Oesterley and Theodore H. Robinson presents a comprehensive and rigorously researched account of the ancient Israelite people from their earliest origins through the post-exilic period. Drawing on archaeology, textual criticism, and comparative ancient Near Eastern studies, the authors chronicle the political, religious, and social development of Israel across centuries of turbulent history. Written with academic authority yet remaining accessible to serious students of the Bible and ancient history, the work details the rise and fall of the Israelite monarchy, the impact of Assyrian and Babylonian conquests, and the profound religious transformations that shaped Judaism. Oesterley and Robinson argue that a full understanding of Israelite history demands careful integration of scriptural sources alongside external historical evidence, producing a narrative that is both scholarly and deeply illuminating. This foundational two-volume study remains an essential reference for anyone seeking a thorough grounding in the history of the ancient Israelite world.
Author: Oesterley W.O.E. and Robinson T.H.
Format: Hardback
Published: 1938, Oxford Clarendon Press.
Genre: History
Edition: reprints
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of historical and biblical scholarship, A History of Israel by W.O.E. Oesterley and Theodore H. Robinson presents a comprehensive and rigorously researched account of the ancient Israelite people from their earliest origins through the post-exilic period. Drawing on archaeology, textual criticism, and comparative ancient Near Eastern studies, the authors chronicle the political, religious, and social development of Israel across centuries of turbulent history. Written with academic authority yet remaining accessible to serious students of the Bible and ancient history, the work details the rise and fall of the Israelite monarchy, the impact of Assyrian and Babylonian conquests, and the profound religious transformations that shaped Judaism. Oesterley and Robinson argue that a full understanding of Israelite history demands careful integration of scriptural sources alongside external historical evidence, producing a narrative that is both scholarly and deeply illuminating. This foundational two-volume study remains an essential reference for anyone seeking a thorough grounding in the history of the ancient Israelite world.