Essays on Biblical Historiography: From Jeroboam II to John Hyrcanus I
Author | : Israel Finkelstein |
Publisher | : Mohr Siebeck |
Total Pages | : 1 |
Release | : 2021-11-30 |
ISBN-13 | : 9783161608537 |
ISBN-10 | : 3161608534 |
Rating | : 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Download or read book Essays on Biblical Historiography: From Jeroboam II to John Hyrcanus I written by Israel Finkelstein and published by Mohr Siebeck. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume, Israel Finkelstein studies the world of ancient Israel, including the time-frame for the composition of historiographic texts in the Bible. He discusses key questions such as historical realities behind North Israelite traditions, the impact of Israel on late monarchic Jerusalem, the scope of composition of texts in the Persian period, and the legitimacy needs of the Hasmoneans.