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Biblical History Of Israel [Paperback]

Iain W. Provan (Author), V. Philips Long (Author), Tremper Longman Iii (Author)
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Publication Date: April 15 2003

In this much-anticipated textbook, three respected biblical scholars have written a history of ancient Israel that takes the biblical text seriously as an historical document. While also considering nonbiblical sources and being attentive to what disciplines like archaeology, anthropology, and sociology suggest about the past, the authors do so within the context and paradigm of the Old Testament canon, which is held as the primary document for reconstructing Israel's history. In Part One, the authors set the volume in context and review past and current scholarly debate about learning Israel's history, negating arguments against using the Bible as the central source. In Part Two, they seek to retell the history itself with an eye to all the factors explored in Part One.

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"Just when you think everything in history has happened, it hasn't."

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Iain Provan is the Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. V. Philips Long is Professor of Old Testament at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Tremper Longman III is the Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California.

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5.0 out of 5 stars History of Israel which takes the Bible seriously Jan 24 2004
By A. D. Riddle
Format:Paperback
The actual text of the book is just over 300 pp, with the rest devoted to notes and indexes. Provan wrote 6 chaps, Long 3, and Longman 2. I originally purchased this book because I was somewhat familiar with the work of Long and Longman. I was unsure of Provan's writing. This is no longer the case. Provan has amazed me with his depth and thoroughness. His name is now on my list of favorites.

The first 100 pp, mostly by Provan, address methodology. In it, he makes a compelling case for taking tradition seriously. He points out the inconsistency of modern historians who wish to give greater credibility to extra-biblical texts and archaeology, while excercising maximal skepticism towards the biblical accounts. His arguments are clear and well-reasoned.

The next 200 pp are a history of Old Testament Israel. The authors leave open the question of the date of the exodus. A discussion on the archaeology of the conquest occupies 20 pp.

There are no maps, charts, or images; and only 6 tables. The type size is about 9 point, allowing the authors to pack a lot of material between the covers of the book. The pages have decent margins for the reader who likes to make notes. There are 83 pp of notes, along with a Scripture index, Scholars Cited index, and an Index of Select Topics.

If for no other reason, purchase this book for its discussion on methodology.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Turns critical methodology on its head. Jun 18 2004
By Bob Caldwell
Format:Paperback
The first 100 pages discusses the methodology of modern historiography and demonstrates how biblical critics continue to use out of date methodologies in their attempt to destroy the concept that ancient Israel actually existed. Especially telling is his discussion on testimony. They maintain that the biblical testimony about Israel's history is as valid a source as any other. Even modern archeaology is not neutral but needs to be interpreted; therefore it becomes another testimony in the mix.

The next two hundred pages discuss the history of Israel with this positive-testimony model. They do not paint as comprehensive a history as some might like (along the lines of Bright). Instead they focus on the problem areas rasied by the text.

This is a terrific book and it is taking a very important place in my library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks! Jun 22 2004
By ERIC SKOVGAARD
Format:Paperback
As a relative newcomer to the field of historical criticism, I appreciate Provan/Long/Longman's work. It is truly a sign of good scholarship to be able to take the complex and make it understandable. I don't mean easy, but understandable. Provan's command of his topic is clear and thorough, especially in regard to epistemology and testimony. Those who by faith and reason trust the Biblical texts as reliable testimonies of ancient Israel will find encouragement in this book.
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