to Z of Ancient Israel

For these very reasons because Ancient Israel means so much to us and because we actually know so little for sure <I>The A to Z of Ancient Israel</I> is particularly important. It examines the usual sources in the Old Testament and surveys the findings of more recent archaeological research to help us determine just what happened and when a far from simple task. It includes entries on most of the persons places and events which are generally considered and shows more broadly what the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah were like and what role they played in the ancient world but it also defines them as closely as possible according to the latest data.