Memories of ancient Israel : an introduction to biblical history--ancient and modern / Philip R. Davies.

Author/creator Davies, Philip R.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoLouisville : Westminster John Knox Press, ©2008.
Descriptionix, 182 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects
Bible. Old Testament--History of Biblical events.
Bible. Old Testament--Antiquities.
Bible. Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Palestine--History. --To 70 A.D. --Historiography.

Contents Bible, history and 'biblical history' -- Bible I : chronology, facts and causality -- Bible II : "Israel" -- Archaeology : use and abuse -- Epigraphic sources -- Cultural memory -- Knowledge, judgment, belief -- A tale of two histories -- History, memory and theology.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2008013187
ISBN9780664232887 (alk. paper)
ISBN0664232884 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BS1197 .D38 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold