A Brief History of Ancient Israel

by Victor H. Matthews

Publisher:

Westminster John Knox

, 2002

Overview

Grounded in the latest archeological developments, Victor Matthews’s A Brief History of Ancient Israel presents a concise history of Israel covering the ancestral period, conquest and settlement, the monarchy, and both the exilic and postexilic periods. Using supplemental figures and insets, the author concentrates on providing a cogent and condensed discussion of events. He examines historical geography, archaeological data, and, where relevant, comparative cultural materials from other ancient Near Eastern civilizations. With an accessible yet high-quality introduction, A Brief History of Ancient Israel will be of immense value to both students of the Old Testament and the scholars who teach them.

Key Features

• Presents a concise history of Israel
• Examines historical geography, archaeological data, and comparative cultural materials
• Covers the ancestral period, conquest and settlement, the monarchy, and both the exilic and postexilic periods

Contents

• The Ancestral Narratives A Sea of Names and Places
• Exodus and Settlement Period
• Early Monarchy Period (ca 1030–900 BCE)
• Period of the Divided Kingdom (ca 925–586 BCE)
• Judah Stands Alone (ca 720–586 BCE)
• From Exile to Alexander (ca 597–322 BCE)

Product Details

• Title: A Brief History of Ancient Israel
• Author: Victor H. Matthews
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox
• Publication Date: 2002
• Pages: 160
• Resource Type: History
• Topic: Ancient History

About Victor H. Matthews

Victor H. Matthews is the dean of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs and professor of religious studies at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri, where he has taught for 30 years. He is the author of numerous books, including The Old Testament: Text and Context, Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World: An Introduction, and Studying the Ancient Israelites: A Guide to Sources and Methods.