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The Israelites 2 reviews
B. S. J. Isserlin
Thames & Hudson, 1998
Wonderfully illustrated throughout
+ Excellent Text
In The Israelites: History, Archaeology, Social Structure, And Religion, B.S.J. Isserlin draws upon his years of experience and expertise in directed archaeological fieldwork in Jaffa and Mikhomret, Israel, Sicily, Greece, and Spain, as well as his years as president of the British Association for ...
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First and Second Kings (Interpretation, a Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching) 1 review
Richard D. Nelson
Westminster John Knox Press, 1987
Thoroughly useful
This series is good and I find this particular commentary clear and perceptive.
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Israel's History and the History of Israel (Bible World) (Bible World) 1 review
Mario Liverani
Equinox Publishing (UK), 2006
Much to be gleaned from a moderate viewpoint
Though historically skeptical and reads the historical texts of the Bible to uncover ideological bias, the combination of Liverani's expertise in ANE background combined with setting Israel in the context of the larger world (esp. the sixth century BC) sets this history apart, and much insight can ...
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The Keepers: An Introduction to the History and Culture of the Samaritans2 reviews
Robert T. Anderson, Terry Giles
Hendrickson Publishers, 2002
Good book, just needs more pictures of Samaritans
+ The Best Compacted Samaritan Phylogeny Available
I really enjoyed reading this book and reference it quite often. It does a good job of detailing the historical, theological, and political situations surrounding the Samaritans. Due to the fact that various aspects of Samaritan theology and perspectives are relatively unknown outside of the ...
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A History of Israel10 reviews
John Bright
Westminster John Knox Press, 2000
Historic & Insightful
+ Biblical Assertions are based on misinterpretations.
+ Still the standard text on biblical history
+ great deal
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The Sacred Bridge: Carta's Atlas of the Biblical World4 reviews
Anson F Rainey, R. Steven Notley
Carta, 2005
This is a most valuable treatise, not just an atlas
+ Only for time intensive study
+ "The Sacred Bridge" - Simply Stunning
+ A great resource for Bible students
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1 And 2 Kings: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries)3 reviews
D. J. Wiseman
InterVarsity Press, 1993
Succint and Theologically sound!
+ This book is a fine textbook.
+ review on Wiseman
Wiseman's commentary provides tremendous assistance in understanding the backdrop of 1 and 2 kings. A brief explanation accompanies each major section. Focus is given to cultural, archeological and theological aspects of the book. Wiseman interacts with various scholars as he endeavors to be a ...
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Interpreting the Historical Books: An Exegetical Handbook (Handbooks for Old Testament Exegesis)4 reviews
Robert B. Chisholm
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2006
A welcome contribution to theology and Biblical studies shelves.
+ Terrific and Helpful
+ A debt of thanks
Written by Robert B. Chisholm Jr. (chair of the Old Testament department and professor of Old Testament studies, Dallas Theological Seminary), Interpreting the Historical Books: An Exegetical Handbook is an in-depth scrutiny of Old Testament books Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, Kings, and ...
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1 and 2 Kings1 review
Iain W. Provan
Hendrickson Publishers, 1995
Sadly too brief
Provan has crafted a masterful and readable commentary on the book of Kings within the unfortunate size restraints of the NIBC series. Provan blends a nuanced and refined approach to the biblical text with a lively and engaging writing style that compels the reader to read on in both the ...
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The Jewish People in Classical Antiquity: From Alexander to Bar Kochba2 reviews
John Haralson Hayes, Sara Mandell
Westminster John Knox Press, 1998
Have you ever been sorry to reach the end of a history book?
+ Not enough about Bar Kochba
A must read for any serious, or even half-serious student of the Bible or of the Palestinian history of 2000 years ago. Helps you understand some of the actors in the drama and how they affected and in turn were affected by the events of those years. You may know that Herod killed some of his ...
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Like a Bird in a Cage: The Invasion of Sennacherib in 701 Bce (Journal for the Study of the Old Testament. ...1 review
Sheffield Academic Press, 2003
Isolate or Depose the Minimalists?
Lester L. Grabbe, editor of the volume, writes a well-researched 3-part introduction: Judean archaeological data that's dominated by LMLK jar handle impressions, a contrasting review of 19th/20th-century scholarship covering diverse interpretations of the Biblical accounts & Assyrian inscriptions ...
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The New Interpreter's Bible: Kings - Judith (Volume 3)2 reviews
Choon-Leong Seow, Irene Nowell, ...
Abingdon Press, 1999
The Best of the Best
+ Further along...
Most people understand that the study of Scripture is an enormous task; and that there is a considerable theological heritage to even the most benign of passages. Unfortunately, it is sometimes difficult to translate that understanding into a willingness to genuinely delve into the vast pool ...
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1 Kings: Second Edition (Word Biblical Commentary)
Simon J. Devries
Thomas Nelson, 2004
The WBC is the best-selling multi-volume commentary series in the market today. WBC authors are all experts in their field and skillfully bring the text to meaning through careful exegesis and exposition. Each WBC contributor creates his own translation based on the best texts and literature available. The WBC has the largest bibliography available.
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Carta's Historical Atlas of Jerusalem: An Illustrated Survey1 review
Dan Bahat
Carta Jerusalem, 2004
A first- rate historical atlas
This work shows how Jerusalem looked throughout its long history. It has detailed maps of the city , and presents clear explanations of the Holy City.
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1, 2 Kings/an Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture Niv Text (New American Commentary)3 reviews
Paul R. House
B&H Publishing Group, 1995
1, 2 Kings commentary review
+ Excellent Commentary on Kings
+ The Books of Kings for Common Folk
Paul House's commentary is a most helpful explanation of the contents of 1 and 2 Kings. I commend it to anyone looking for additional resource in studying either book.
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Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books (The IVP Bible Dictionary Series)7 reviews
InterVarsity Press, 2005
Great source to begin research!
+ Solid and in-depth
+ Jesus
+ Easy to read and understand
+ A magnificent achievement
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Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books3 reviews
David Howard
Moody Publishers, 1993
The best book ever on the Historical Books!
+ bible study of old testament
+ Excellent resource
David Howard has compiled a great review of the Old Testament Historical books, probably the best work ever on this subject! Howard is lucid, scholarly, and exegetical; this book is a necessity for any student of the Old Testament! He does a great job on outlining, interpreting, and applying ...
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On the Reliability of the Old Testament20 reviews
K. A. Kitchen
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2006
A most thorough, balanced, and convincing study,
+ The summary chapter is a hoot
+ Funny, fair, and thorough
+ Highly valuable, but a little scattily written
+ A Must for Serious Bible Students!
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Archaeological Study Bible: An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture79 reviews
Zondervan, 2006
Archeological Bible
+ I Took This Massive Tome to Israel....
+ perfect gift
This bible is a wonderful reference for use in the study of the scripture. My study group just finished a 3 month analysis of the Book of Acts in the new testament. This book gives a broad view of relevant history and information on the people of that time as well as the writer and subjects of ...
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Life in Biblical Israel (Library of Ancient Israel)11 reviews
Philip J. King, Lawrence E. Stager
Westminster John Knox Press, 2002
Pushes the edge of our knowledge of the Bible and Israel
+ Fabulous!
+ A personal perspective
There are many gems in this book that will explain otherwise difficult biblical texts. The authors are interested in using the latest archaeological data to shed light on the Scriptures (see, for example, King's earlier commentary on Jeremiah). It will take time for all of the information in this ...
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