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Cargando... Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings: The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers of Ancient Israel (The Chronicles Series) (edición 1999)por John W. Rogerson (Autor)
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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. One of the less satisfactory books in this excellent series. The author is handicapped by having rely almost entirely on the Bible as source material, which diminishes its value considerably as a historical work. Nevertheless it is well-written, with good illustrations and maps, and the use of whatever background evidence can be found, including archaeological finds, is good. Worthwhile reading. ( ) An attempt to summarise OT and NT history from Abraham to the First Jewish Revolt against the Romans. The author freely admits that an account of rulers of Israel and Judea doesn't really fit into the series format, but nevertheless he has a go at squeezing what is known into this straitjacket. Basically precious little is known outside of what is reported in the Bible and Josephus and a few passing mentions elsewhere. Archaeology doesn't really seem to have been much direct help, though it does provide more illumination for some of the foreign peoples mentioned in the Bible. The result is a confusing mishmash. sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
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Covering a span of 1,500 years, Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings charts all the leaders of Israel from the Ancestors--the physical and spiritual founders of the nation--through the united monarchy under David and Solomon, to the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, Persian and Greek rule and, finally, Roman domination. Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings searches through the mists of tradition to reveal the historical figures behind familiar names such as Moses, David, and Solomon. Did they exist? What is known about them? The rulers are placed in the context of their own world and brought vividly to life, complete with their outstanding feats and their equally notable failings. We are also introduced to less-known but fascinating figures, such as Ahab and his Ivory House; Hezekiah, who withstood the might of the Assyrians; and Judas Maccabeus, who restored Jewish independence. Although leaders of a people dedicated to God, they frequently lapsed into morally questionable behavior, resulting in criticism and censure from Prophets such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Elijah.Key features of the book include: * data files for every ruler, listing important information such as the meaning of their names, their lineage, wives, and children, and Bible references; * portraits of rulers, genealogical trees, full-color maps, and illustrations taken from a huge range of sources; * special features, including the Exodus, the Philistines, the Exile, Solomon's Temple, and the Dead Sea Scrolls; * timelines providing at-a-glance visual guides to reigns and events. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Google Books — Cargando... GénerosSistema Decimal Melvil (DDC)221.922Religions Bible Old Testament Geography, history, chronology, persons of Old Testament lands in Old Testament times Persons Collected treatmentClasificación de la Biblioteca del CongresoValoraciónPromedio:
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