Historical Dictionary of Ancient Israel

Informationen zum Autor Niels Peter Lemche, has been publishing in the field of Old Testament studies for fifty years. He has been both Assistant Professor at Aarhus University, Denmark, from 1978 to 1986 and Professor of Theology at the University of Copenhagen from 1987 to 2013. He is the founder and present editor of the Scandinavian Journal of the Old Testament (since 1987), and a member of the board of the Copenhagen International Seminar (Routledge). He has recently edited (in co-operation with Dr. Jim West) Jeremiah in History and Tradition (Routledge, 2019). Klappentext This reference examines sources in the Old Testament and surveys the findings of recent archaeological research. It includes entries on the significant persons, places and events; covers the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah and what role they played in the ancient world; and defines them as closely as possible according to the latest data. Readers will find that, while the results may differ from traditional views, they are essential correctives. Zusammenfassung This reference examines sources in the Old Testament and surveys the findings of recent archaeological research. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Editor's Foreword Chapter 2 Reader's Notes Chapter 3 Preface: How to Read the Old Testament Historically - How to Read This Dictionary Chapter 4 Chronology Chapter 5 Abbreviations Chapter 6 THE DICTIONARY Chapter 7 Bibliography Chapter 8 About the Author

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Niels Peter Lemche
• Edition: Scarecrow Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 10.12.2003
• EAN: 9780810848481
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-4848-1
• Pages: 314
• Thèmes: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras; Historical Dictionaries of Anc; Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Dictionnaire, ouvrages de référence; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire > Histoire par région/pays