Ancient Israel: Its Story And Meaning

By Heber Cyrus Snell

Book Overview

Ancient Israel: Its Story And Meaning is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history, culture, and religion of the ancient Israelites. Written by Heber Cyrus Snell, a renowned scholar of ancient Near Eastern studies, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and religious developments of ancient Israel, from the time of Abraham to the Babylonian exile.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of ancient Israel, including the patriarchal period, the Exodus, the conquest of Canaan, the monarchy, and the Babylonian exile. The second part focuses on the culture and religion of ancient Israel, including its literature, art, music, and religious practices. The third part explores the meaning of ancient Israel for modern readers, including its influence on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.Throughout the book, Snell draws on a wide range of sources, including biblical texts, archaeological discoveries, and ancient Near Eastern literature. He provides detailed analyses of key events and figures in ancient Israelite history, such as Moses, David, and Solomon, and explores the religious and cultural context in which these events occurred.Ancient Israel: Its Story And Meaning is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient Near East, as well as for those seeking to understand the roots of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432590960
• ISBN13: 9781432590963
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"