In Ancient Israel Lester L. Grabbe sets out to summarize what we
know through a survey of sources and how we know it by a discussion
of methodology and by evaluating the evidence. The most basic
question about the history of ancient Israel, how do we know what
we know, leads to the fundamental questions of Grabbe's work: what
are the sources for the history of Israel and how do we evaluate
them? How do we make them 'speak' to us through the fog of
centuries? Grabbe focuses on original sources, including
inscriptions, papyri, and archaeology. He examines the problems
involved in historical methodology and deals with the major issues
surrounding the use of the biblical text when writing a history of
this period. Ancient Israel provides an enlightening overview and
critique of current scholarly debate. It can therefore serve as a
'handbook' or reference-point for those wanting a catalogue of
original sources, scholarship, and secondary studies. Grabbe's
clarity of style makes this book eminently accessible not only to
students of biblical studies and ancient history but also to the
interested lay reader. For this new edition the entire text has
been reworked to take account of new archaeological discoveries and
theories. There is a major expansion to include a comprehensive
coverage of David and Solomon and more detailed information on
specific kings of Israel throughout. Grabbe has also added material
on the historicity of the Exodus, and provided a thorough update of
the material on the later bronze age.
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