Ancient Israel: From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple (2nd Edition)
by Hershel Shanks
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Author: Hershel ShanksEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-06
ISBN: 0130853631
Number of pages: 356
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Summary: 4 Stars
If you are looking for a history of ancient Israel. This is probably as good as you can get.
Summary of Ancient Israel: From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple (2nd Edition)
Immensely readable and digestible in just a few sittings, this book examines the complete history of ancient Israel?from Abraham to the Roman destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. Offers highest-quality authorship from respected leaders in their fields. Provides numerous color and black-and-white photos, maps, charts, and timelines. Gives a broader sweep of history, starting at an earlier point and/or ending at a later point than other books on the subject. Adds and updates evidence, analysis, and insights of events, based on developments since the book's first edition. Perfect for adult study groups and Bible groups, and anyone who wants to learn more about Israel's history or needs a refresher course.
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