Reconstructing the Society of Ancient Israel

Reconstructing the Society of Ancient Israel
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Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 066422265X
ISBN-13 : 9780664222659
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Book Synopsis Reconstructing the Society of Ancient Israel by : Paula M. McNutt

Download or read book Reconstructing the Society of Ancient Israel written by Paula M. McNutt and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume Paula McNutt provides a synthesis of recent research on the nature and development of the society of ancient Israel. Focusing on Israelite history from the tribal period through the time of Persian domination, McNutt employs a social-scientific perspective to examine recent reconstructions of the social and cultural contexts that nurtured the literature of the Hebrew Bible. She also offers a helpful overview of the components and dynamics of ancient Israelite society. By investigating the intricate social processes that sustained the society of ancient Israel, McNutt enables the reader to discern the forces at work during key periods of transition and transformation in early Israelite history.


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