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The Antiquities Of Israel

The Antiquities Of Israel

Ewald, Heinrich
Solly, Henry Shaen

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Fiction AnthologiesBible StudiesIsrael & Palestine History

ISBN10: 116329344X
ISBN13: 9781163293447
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 398
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Antiquities of Israel is a comprehensive historical account of the ancient civilization of Israel, written by Heinrich Ewald. The book covers the period from the earliest times to the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. It is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different era of Israel's history.The first section provides an overview of the geography, climate, and natural resources of the region, as well as the various peoples who inhabited it. It then goes on to describe the earliest known settlements in the area, including the Canaanites and the Israelites.The second section covers the period of the Judges, when Israel was ruled by a series of charismatic leaders who emerged to defend the people against external threats. This section also includes the story of Saul, the first king of Israel, and his eventual downfall.The third section covers the reigns of David and Solomon, two of the most famous kings of Israel. It describes their military conquests, their building projects, and their efforts to establish a lasting dynasty.The fourth section covers the divided kingdom, when Israel split into two rival states: Israel in the north and Judah in the south. This section includes descriptions of the various kings of both states, as well as their relations with neighboring powers such as Assyria and Babylon.The fifth and final section covers the period of the Babylonian exile, when the people of Judah were forcibly removed from their homeland and taken to Babylon. It describes their experiences in exile, their eventual return to Jerusalem, and the rebuilding of the Temple.Throughout the book, Ewald draws on a wide range of sources, including biblical texts, archaeological findings, and ancient historical records. The result is a detailed and engaging account of one of the most important civilizations of the ancient world.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.

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