Davies, Philip R.

The origins of biblical Israel / Philip R. Davies. - New York ; London : T & T Clark, c2007. - ix, 197 p. ; 24 cm. - Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament studies ; 485 T & T Clark library of biblical studies .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [178]-188) and indexes.

The problem of "Biblical Israel" -- "Israel" in Judean historiography. Overview ; Israel in the first history : the Pentateuch ; Israel in the first history : the Former Prophets (Joshua to Kings) ; Israel in the second history : Chronicles ; Israel in the second history : Ezra and Nehemiah -- Israel in Benjaminite memory. Benjamin's history of Israel ; The book of Jeremiah -- Judah and Israel in critical historical memory. Judah and Israel as neighbours ; Bethel ; Reflections and implications.

0567137616 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780567043818 (hbk. : alk. paper)

2007036008

GBA761830 bnb

013811001 Uk


Bible.--Old Testament--History of Biblical events.
Bible.--Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Jews--History--Historiography.--To 70 A.D.


Palestine--History--Historiography.--To 70 A.D.

BS1197 / .D35 2007

221.95 Dav 2007