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Ancient Israel: From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple, 2/E
Hershel Shanks, Biblical Archaeology Review and Bible Review
Hershel Shanks, Department of Education

ISBN-10: 0130853631
ISBN-13: 9780130853639

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2000
Format: Paper; 356 pp
Published: 06/11/1999

Suggested retail price: $70.00
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For courses in the Old Testament, Ancient Near Eastern History, and Biblical Archaeology.

Considered the leading text on the subject, this book is an authoritative exploration of the complete history of ancient Israel—from Abraham, the first Hebrew, to the Roman destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. It offers superlative authorship from acknowledged leaders in their specialties, from a wide range of nationalities, faiths, and backgrounds. The book is quite manageable in length and is packed with vivid color and black-and-white photographs, maps, charts, and timelines.

  • NEW - Additional and updated evidence, analysis, and insights.

    • Provides additional proof of key events and topics, and keeps students up to date on the latest developments in the field. Ex.___

  • NEW - Revised and expanded material in the Divided Monarchy chapter— Reflects new discoveries of ancient extrabiblical texts and other archaeological finds.

    • Shows students the importance and immediacy of recent finds, making the material less abstract. Ex.___

  • NEW - Updated chapter on the patriarchal period—Provides new insights into such matters as the historical implications of the Genesis genealogies.

    • Gives students a more modern and approachable perspective. Ex.___

  • NEW - Latest scholarship on the emergence of Israel in Canaan in the beginning of the Iron Age.

    • Keeps students informed and up-to-date on a key topic. Ex.___

  • NEW - More cohesive presentation— Smoothes out differences in style and perspective from multiple authors.

    • Gives students a more unified, understandable view of the material and makes moving from chapter to chapter much easier. Ex.___

  • Broader historical sweep than other texts (which usually begin at a later point in Israel's history or end earlier).

    • Helps students feel the full impact of ancient Israel's extensive history, encouraging a deeper appreciation for events and their implications. Ex.___

  • Consistent presentation of alternate viewpoints.

    • Enables students to see more than one side of an event or topic, and helps them examine later material more critically. Ex.___

  • Additional and updated evidence, analysis, and insights.

    • Provides additional proof of key events and topics, and keeps students up to date on the latest developments in the field. Ex.___

  • Revised and expanded material in the Divided Monarchy chapter— Reflects new discoveries of ancient extrabiblical texts and other archaeological finds.

    • Shows students the importance and immediacy of recent finds, making the material less abstract. Ex.___

  • Updated chapter on the patriarchal period—Provides new insights into such matters as the historical implications of the Genesis genealogies.

    • Gives students a more modern and approachable perspective. Ex.___

  • Latest scholarship on the emergence of Israel in Canaan in the beginning of the Iron Age.

    • Keeps students informed and up-to-date on a key topic. Ex.___

  • More cohesive presentation— Smoothes out differences in style and perspective from multiple authors.

    • Gives students a more unified, understandable view of the material and makes moving from chapter to chapter much easier. Ex.___



1. The Patriarchal Age: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. P. Kyle McCarter, Jr., revised by Ronald S. Hendel.


2. Israel in Egypt: The Egyptian Sojourn and the Exodus. Nahum M. Sarna, revised by Hershel Shanks.


3. The Settlement in Canaan: The Period of the Judges. Joseph A. Callaway, revised by J. Maxwell Miller.


4. The United Monarchy: Saul, David and Solomon. Written and revised by André Lemaire.


5. The Divided Monarchy: The Kingdoms of Judah and Israel. Siegfried H. Horn, revised by P. Kyle McCarter, Jr.


6. Exile and Return: From the Babylonian Destruction to the Reconstruction of the Jewish State. James D. Purvis, revised by Eric M. Meyers.


7. The Age of Hellenism: Alexander the Great and the Fall of the Hasmonean Kingdom. Written and revised by Lee I. Levine.


8. Roman Domination: The Jewish Revolt and the Destruction of the Second Temple. Shaye J.D. Cohen, revised by Michael Satlow.


Notes.


Index.

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