A History of Ancient Israel and Judah, 2nd Ed. (Miller J. Maxwell)(Paperback)

A History of Ancient Israel and Judah, 2nd Ed. (Miller J. Maxwell)(Paperback)

This classic textbook, widely used for over two decades, constructs a history of ancient Israel and Judah through a thorough investigation of epigraphical, archaeological, and biblical sources. Approaching biblical history as history, Miller and Hayes examine the political and economic factors that

Plowshares Into Swords: From Zionism to Israel (Mayer Arno J.)(Paperback)

A critical history of Israel and the Arab-Israeli conflict Eminent historian Arno J. Mayer traces the thinkers, leaders, and shifting geopolitical contexts that shaped the founding and development of the Israeli state. He recovers for posterity internal critics such as the philosopher Martin Buber,

The Ancient Israeli Tribe of Dan and the Sea Peoples (Bennett John)(Paperback)

The impact on history of the Sea Peoples and ancient Hebrew/Phoenician seafaring explorers cannot be over-emphasized. If you can never seem to get far from the ocean; If your life isn't complete without your feet in salt water, you probably are 'Sea Peoples'. This book will show you your ancestors,

Did God Have a Wife?: Archaeology and Folk Religion in Ancient Israel (Dever William G.)(Paperback)

Following up on his two recent, widely acclaimed studies of ancient Israelite history and society, William Dever here reconstructs the practice of religion in ancient Israel from the bottom up. Archaeological excavations reveal numerous local and family shrines where sacrifices and other rituals

Israel - A History (Shapira Professor Anita)(Paperback / softback)

A timely and definitive narrative history of Israel in the context of the modern Jewish experience and the Middle East. Ideal for anyone seeking to understand the roots of the current conflict in

A History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Second Edition (Tessler Mark)(Paperback)

Mark Tessler's highly praised, comprehensive, and balanced history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the earliest times to the present--updated through the first years of the 21st century--provides a constructive framework for understanding recent developments and assessing the prospects for

The Forgotten Palestinians: A History of the Palestinians in Israel (Papp Ilan)(Paperback)

A vivid and incisive analysis of the complex relationship between Israel and its Palestinian citizens written by an acclaimed Israeli historian For more than 60 years, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have lived as Israeli citizens within the borders of the nation formed at the end of the 1948

Reading Victorian Literature: Essays in Honour of J. Hillis Miller (Wolfreys Julian)(Paperback)

A Festschrift honouring J. Hillis Miller and his contribution to Victorian Studies and nineteenth-century criticism Provides stheoretically informed critical essays on nineteenth-century and Victorian literature, by major internationally recognized scholars Chapters provide detailed close readings

Swear to God - The Promise and Power of the Sacraments (Hahn Scott W.)(Paperback / softback)

Hahn pulls from the history of ancient Israel, the Gospels, the writings of the early Church, and the lives of the saints to make the argument that Western society is eroding because its people have not kept their covenants with God

Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict - A History with Documents (Smith Charles D)(Paperback / softback)

Ancient Rome (Bell Samantha S.)(Paperback)

Explores the history and culture of Ancient Rome. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a 'Contributions' special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments that made it

Ancient China (Bell Samantha S.)(Paperback)

Explores the history and culture of Ancient China. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a 'Contributions' special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments that made it

The Idea of Israel: A History of Power and Knowledge (Pappe Ilan)(Paperback)

Since its foundation in 1948, Israel has drawn on Zionism, the movement behind its creation, to provide a sense of self and political direction. In this groundbreaking new work, Ilan Pappe looks at the continued role of Zionist ideology. The Idea of Israel considers the way Zionism operates outside

The Routledge Atlas of the Arab-Israeli Conflict (Gilbert Martin)(Paperback)

The Routledge Atlas of the Arab-Israeli Conflict traces not only the tangled and bitter history of the Arab-Jewish struggle from the early twentieth century to the present, including the death of Yasser Arafat and recent proposals for compromise and co-operation, it also illustrates the current

Ancient Greece (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

A retelling of Greek mythology and ancient history as recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Class 5-6 (age 10-12). This welcome new addition to Charles Kovacs' work contains legendary stories of mythical heroes and historic figures from the dawn of western civilization. Through the fearless

Mountains and Lowlands - Ancient Iran and Mesopotamia (Collins Paul)(Paperback / softback)

- Mountains and Lowlands is an engaging exploration of the history of ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) and Iran from 6000 BC-AD 650Ancient Mesopotamia and Iran are usually treated separately or as part of a much broader 'Ancient Near East'. However, the developments that lie at the root of our own

A History of Ancient Egypt (Van de Mieroop Marc)(Paperback)

Explore the entire history of the ancient Egyptian state from 3000 B.C. to 400 A.D. with this authoritative volume The newly revised Second Edition of A History of Ancient Egypt delivers an up-to-date survey of ancient Egypt's history from its origins to the Roman Empire's banning of hieroglyphics

The Israel-Palestine Conflict: A History (Gelvin James L.)(Paperback)

Now in its fourth edition, James L. Gelvin's award-winning account of the conflict between Israel and Palestine offers a compelling, accessible and current introduction for students and general readers. The book traces the struggle from the emergence of nationalism among the Jews of Europe and the

Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt (Wilkinson Toby)(Paperback / softback)

A brilliantly readable, beautifully illustrated general history of ancient Egypt, from the builders of the first pyramids to

Brief History of Ancient Greece - Politics, Society, and Culture (Pomeroy Sarah B.)(Paperback / softback)

Kingdom of Priests: A History of Old Testament Israel (Merrill Eugene H.)(Paperback)

From the origins and exodus to the restoration and new hope, Kingdom of Priests offers a comprehensive introduction to the history of Old Testament Israel. Merrill explores the history of ancient Israel not only from Old Testament texts but also from the literary and archeological sources of the

Materiality (Miller Daniel)(Paperback)

Throughout history and across social and cultural contexts, most systems of belief--whether religious or secular--have ascribed wisdom to those who see reality as that which transcends the merely material. Yet, as the studies collected here show, the immaterial is not easily separated from the

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt (Shaw Ian)(Paperback)

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt uniquely covers 700,000 years of ancient Egypt, from c. 700,000 BC to AD 311. Following the story from the Egyptians' prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans, this book resurrects a fascinating society replete with remarkable

Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece (Chisholm Jane)(Paperback / softback)

This is a far-reaching history of Ancient Greece, from the early Minoans to the rise of Classical Greece and its conquest by the Macedonians. It includes detailed information on the key figures, battles and geography of the Ancient Greek Empire, as well as information on the day-to-day life of its