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Westminster/John Knox PressU.S. A History of Ancient Israel and Judah 2nd Ed. by J. Maxwell Miller John H. Hayes
This classic textbook widely used for over two decades constructs a history of ancient Israel and Judah through a thorough investigation of epigraphical archaeological and biblical sources. Approaching biblical history as history Miller and Hayes examine the political and economic factors that give context to the Israelite monarchys actions and the biblical writers accounts. Now updated with the latest research and critical discoveries including the Tel Dan Inscription and considering the lively debate surrounding the reliability of biblical accounts Miller and Hayess judicious and evenhanded portrayal gives detailed attention to the nature strengths and limitations of various forms of evidence for understanding Israels origins and early history. The new edition also includes thirtyfour new maps helpful notes and numerous charts and photographs.show more