The History of Ancient Israel: A Guide for the Perplexed provides the student with the perfect guide to why and how the history of this most contested region has been studies, and why it continues to be studied today. Philip R. Davies, one of the leading scholars of Ancient Israel in recent years, begins by examining the relevance of the study of Ancient Israel, giving an overview of the sources and issues facing historians in approaching the material. Davies then continues by looking at the various theories and hypotheses that scholars have advanced throughout the 20th century, showing how different approaches are presented and in some cases how they are both underpinned and undermined by a range of ideological perspectives. Davies also explains the rise and fall of Biblical Archaeology, the 'maximalist/minimalist' debate. After this helpful survey of past methodologies Davies introduces readers to the current trends in biblical scholarship in the present day, covering areas such as cultural memory, the impact of literary and social scientific theory, and the notion of 'invented history'. Finally, Davies considers the big question: how the various sources of knowledge can be combined to write a modern history that combines and accounts for all the data available, in a meaningful way. This new guide will be a must for students of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.
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Prologue 1. Orientation 'History' 2. What is History? 3. Origins of Ancient Historiography 4. Biblical Historiography 'Israel' 5. Ancient Israels in the Iron age 6. The ‘New Israels’: the Postmonarchic Era (8572= 37640) Ancient History and the Social Sciences 7. Archaeology 8. Sociology Approaches to History Constructing a History of 'Ancient Israel' 9. Case Studies 10. Bibliographical Review Bibliography Indexes
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This is a very welcome addition to the longstanding debate among biblical scholars over the reconstruction of the history of ancient Israel. It is a balanced introduction directed at the “perplexed” who are confused by the often contentious nature of the debate.
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An introduction to the history and historiography of ancient Israel, from one of the discipline's most respected scholars.
Philip R. Davies is one of the most respected and well-known names in the field of Ancient Israelite history
Bloomsbury's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging - or indeed downright bewildering. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.
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ISBN
9780567655844
Publisert
2015-10-22
Utgiver
Vendor
T.& T.Clark Ltd
Vekt
386 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, 05
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Product language
Engelsk
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Antall sider
200

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Biographical note

Philip R. Davies is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at the University of Sheffield, UK.