Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come From?
- ISBN-10
- 0802844162
- ISBN-13
- 9780802844163
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 268
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006-03-31
- Publisher
- Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
- Author
- William G. Dever
Description
A respected archaeologist's engaging, revealing take on ancient Israel. A thorough yet readable examination of a much-debated subject -- of relevance also to the current Israeli-Palestinian situation -- this book is sure to reinvigorate discussion of the origins of ancient Israel.
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