A History of Ancient Israel pdf

Eric H. Klein is Professor of Classics and Anthropology, Director of the Capitol Institute of Archeology, and former Chair of the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at George Washington University in Washington, DC. He is an archaeologist with a long history of excavation and surveying in many parts of the world. Klein is the author and editor of 19 books that have been translated into 16 languages, most notably “Three Stones Make a Wall: The Story of Archeology” and “Battles of Armageddon.” Klein has won numerous awards for his books, research and teaching.

A History of Ancient Israel pdf by Eric H. Klein

A History of Ancient Israel: From the Patriarchs Through the Romans

Israel conjures up myriad associations for peoples of all cultures and religious backgrounds. Inextricably associated with the world’s three most prominent religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), Israel is steeped in history and conflict, much of which is known through the tales of biblical figures such as Moses, David, Solomon, and, of course, Jesus Christ.
But how much of the Bible can be relied upon as accurate history? And how much of the biblical record can be verified through archaeology? Esteemed professor, researcher, and author Eric H. Cline of The George Washington University addresses these and other questions in this fascinating series of lectures.
A History of Ancient Israel follows the course of Israel’s history from Abraham and the Patriarchs through the Exodus, Exile, and two great Jewish rebellions, encompassing a rich history that increases one’s understanding of Israel’s place in the world today. In addition to this storied region’s tumultuous past, Professor Cline delves into such compelling digressions as lectures on the Ark of the Covenant, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and controversy surrounding the fabled mass suicide at Masada.