In recent years revisionist scholars have attacked the Bible's
picture of ancient Israel as a fiction. While the majority of
scholars reject this claim, a spirit of uneasiness remains among
those who affirm the Old Testament's reliability. This bracing book
provides fresh evidence for the historical value of Scripture.
Written by an international team of competent scholars, "Windows
into Old Testament History seeks to rebuild the case for a positive
appraisal of biblical Israel.
In the first essay Jens Bruun Kofoed explores the models and
methods of study employed by the so-called Copenhagen School.
Nicolai Winther-Nielsen then turns to the question of how best to
hear the verbal testimony of the biblical texts, proposing a
pragmatic approach to reading scripture. The next three essays
examine ways of testing the truth value of the texts within the
ancient Near Eastern context: Richard S. Hess, Alan R. Millard,
and Kenneth A. Kitchen each focus on archaeological and comparative
literary studies that illustrate how extrabiblical evidence can
clarify debated issues and elucidate questions that are raised by
the biblical texts themselves. Two case studies of the book of
Chronicles by Brian E. Kelly and Peter J. Williams then demonstrate
in a practical way how biblical and extrabiblical evidence can be
brought together to uncover Israel's history. The final essay by
Iain W. Provan returns to the epistemological and philosophical
concerns which began the book, seen anew in light of the
contributors' fruitful work.
Attacking head-on the major issues involved in this fascinating
yet conflicted field, "Windows into OldTestament History is an
excellent resource for anyone interested in the facts surrounding
ancient Israel.
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