A Survey of Israel's HistorySince its first publication in 1970, A Survey of Israel's History has established itself as a popular and useful text in Bible colleges and seminaries. This revision by David O'Brien, which brings A Survey of Israel's History up to date, is certain to add to its value and continue its popularity. A chapter on the Intertestamental Period has been added. Numerous line-maps, charts, and diagrams help to clarity details. An extensive chronological chart provides an overall summary of names and dates. Authoritative, thoroughly biblical, factually sound, and movingly human -- A Survey of Israel's History will prove enormously helpful to the student of the Bible, and to anyone in search of a definitive history of the chosen people. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 3 |
I | 4 |
PATRIARCHAL BACKGROUND | 13 |
ABRAHAM | 33 |
ISAAC JACOB JOSEPH | 63 |
LIFE IN EGYPT | 87 |
ISRAEL IN THE WILDERNESS | 109 |
THE CONQUEST | 139 |
SOLOMON | 241 |
THE NORTHERN KINGDOM | 255 |
THE KINGDOM OF JUDAH | 285 |
EXILE AND RETURN | 321 |
BETWEEN THE TESTAMENTS | 351 |
BASIC FURTHER READING | 383 |
A CHRONOLOGICAL CHART | 398 |
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