Israel Under Babylon And Persia
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A cornerstone of Old Testament scholarship, Israel Under Babylon and Persia presents a rigorous and authoritative examination of the exilic and post-exilic periods of ancient Israelite history, spanning roughly the sixth and fifth centuries BCE. Peter R. Ackroyd chronicles the profound political, religious, and cultural transformations that reshaped the Jewish community following the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem and the subsequent Persian domination of the Near East. With meticulous attention to biblical texts, archaeological evidence, and ancient Near Eastern sources, the work details how the experience of exile and restoration fundamentally redefined Israelite identity, theology, and literary tradition. Ackroyd argues that this turbulent era was not merely a period of suffering and displacement, but a crucible of extraordinary religious creativity that gave rise to much of the Hebrew Bible as we know it. Written in a measured, scholarly tone, this volume remains an indispensable reference for students and academics engaged with the history and literature of ancient Israel.
Author: Peter R. Ackroyd
Format: Paperback
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A cornerstone of Old Testament scholarship, Israel Under Babylon and Persia presents a rigorous and authoritative examination of the exilic and post-exilic periods of ancient Israelite history, spanning roughly the sixth and fifth centuries BCE. Peter R. Ackroyd chronicles the profound political, religious, and cultural transformations that reshaped the Jewish community following the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem and the subsequent Persian domination of the Near East. With meticulous attention to biblical texts, archaeological evidence, and ancient Near Eastern sources, the work details how the experience of exile and restoration fundamentally redefined Israelite identity, theology, and literary tradition. Ackroyd argues that this turbulent era was not merely a period of suffering and displacement, but a crucible of extraordinary religious creativity that gave rise to much of the Hebrew Bible as we know it. Written in a measured, scholarly tone, this volume remains an indispensable reference for students and academics engaged with the history and literature of ancient Israel.