William G. Dever
Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come From?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802844163
- author:
- William G. Dever
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 280
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
William Dever's Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come From? explores one of archaeology's most contentious topics: the origins of ancient Israel. For centuries, its beginnings have been tied to biblical accounts, but recent debates among historians and archaeologists have questioned this narrative.
The book delves into the current scholarly interpretations of Israel's early history, presenting archaeological evidence that sheds light on the accuracy of well-known Bible stories. Dever draws on thirty years of fieldwork in the Near East, amassing a wide range of hard evidence to form his own compelling view of Israelite history.
Dever reevaluates the Exodus-Conquest traditions in the books of Exodus, Numbers, Joshua, Judges, and 1 & 2 Samuel, using well-documented archaeological evidence from the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age. Recent discoveries of over 300 small agricultural villages in the region provide new insights into Israel's emergence in Canaan.
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