1. Life in Biblical Israel
    Philip J. King, Lawrence Stager
    Westminster John Knox Press / Hardcover
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  1. Jimmy Reagan
    Leesville, SC
    Age: 45-54
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    5 Stars Out Of 5
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    July 12, 2018
    Jimmy Reagan
    Leesville, SC
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: male
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    I love this type of book. Though this book has been around for a while and often receives glowing recommendations, somehow I had overlooked it. Im glad thats no longer the case. I dont subscribe to the authors chronology or critical assumptions, but theres much treasure to be found in what theyve put together here.

    The authors provide a fine introduction that explains the importance of everyday life, what must be worked with to arrive at an understanding of that everyday life, and an overview of archaeology and other things. The next extensive chapter covers an Israelite house and household. Homes, family members, meals, and medical information are all addressed. The next chapter looks at farming, climate, vegetation, water sources, arts and crafts, travel, transport, and trade. From there, theres a chapter that looks at the city, water systems, and warfare and armies. Theres a helpful chapter on culture that looks at dress and adornments, music, literacy, and education. The last chapter covers religious institutions including temples, shrines, objects associated with these places, religious practices, death, burial, and the afterlife.

    The maps section is a little weak, but the bibliography, the indices, and the photography and illustration throughout the work are superb. This is a fine resource where you will find many opportunities in your studies to consult. Warmly recommended.

    I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255.
  2. David Reid
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    September 11, 2004
    David Reid
    I must say there are several very good things about this beautifully presented book, like its many excellent illustrations. A lot of work seems to have gone into it. Structurally it's well laid out, although one occasionally notices some overlap & repetition of material, presumably because it's a joint-effort,& both authors must have wanted to cover the ground from their individual angles. This is understandable & easily overlooked.However, as a Bible-believer I must say that at times I wanted to scream at the liberal approach to Scripture taken by the authors. If you're looking for deep insights into the living Word of God then this book is not for you. OK, there is factual, historical information galore but at times I wondered if even that could be trusted because of the amazing liberties taken regarding the inspiration of the Word, & the constant elevation of the thoughts of men above the clear statements of Scripture. It appears these very learned men have no comittment to the Bible being in any way the inspired Word of God, written through men. Without wanting to judge them, I had the impression they had no personal faith in the Lord, or His Word. Their approach throughout is that the Scriptures are simply a collection of ancient writings, reflecting contemporary views.For example, they seem to be quite comfortable that, "at one time child sacrifice was part of the official cult". What an insult to the character of our loving Father to whom such was "An abomination" which "never came into His mind". Or to take another example, "The account of the infamous "golden calf", fashioned by Aaron..., may have been intended as a subtle attack on Jeroboam I for setting up the bull cult in the Northern Kingdom". Thus written hundreds of years later and not by Moses. Too liberal for me, although I'll keep the book on my shelf for the good aspects. I couldn't sell it anyway-I've written large, indignant protests all over the outrageous bits!
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