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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of World War IV, a brilliant investigation of a central question in American politics and culture. During his career as a neoconservative thinker, Norman Podhoretz has been asked no question more often than “Why are so many Jews liberals?” In this provocative book he sets out to solve this puzzle. He first offers a fascinating account of anti-Semitism in the West to show the historical roots of Jewish mistrust of the right. But, Podhoretz argues, since the Six Day War of 1967 Jewish allegiance to the left no longer makes sense, and yet most Jews continue supporting the Democratic Party and the liberal agenda. Reviewing the history of Jewish political attitudes and examining the available evidence, Podhoretz argues against the conventional explanations for Jewish liberalism—finally proposing his own.

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Book SynopsisSince its first publication in 1970, this book has established itself as a popular, useful text in Bible colleges and seminaries. The usefulness of the book has been increased by the addition of a chapter on the Inter-testamental Period.Table of ContentsContents List of Maps Foreword Publisher's Foreword Abbreviations 1. Introduction Source Material Importance of Israel Israel's Strategic Location Geography of Palestine History Divisions 2. Patriarchal Background Historical Accuracy Significance of Abraham's Call Date of Abraham Abraham's Country Departure 3. Abraham The New Land Shechem, Bethel, Egypt, Bethel Rescue of Lot (Gen. 14) Destruction of Sodom (Gen. 18:1–19:38) Covenant Waiting the Promised Child (Gen. 16:1–18:15) Abimelech and the Philistines (Gen. 20–21) Near Sacrifice of Isaac (Gen. 22) Death and Burial of Sarah (Gen. 23) A Bride for Isaac (Gen. 24:1–25:11) Abraham, Man of Faith 4. Isaac, Jacob, Joseph Isaac (Gen. 25:9–26:35) Jacob (Gen. 28:1–36:43) Joseph (Gen. 37–50) 5. Sojourn and Exodus Chronology Duration of Egyptian Sojourn Date of the Exodus 6. Life in Egypt Four Periods of Egyptian Rule Egyptian Life Jacob's Descendants in Egypt Israel in Servitude (Exod. 1:8–22) Moses (Exod. 2:1–10) Moses' Choice (Exod. 2:11–25; Acts 7:23–29; Heb. 11:24–27) Moses' Return to Egypt (Exod. 3:1–4:31) The Contest With Pharaoh (Exod. 5:1–12:36) Departure From Egypt 7. Israel in the Wilderness Israel's Route of Travel To Mount Sinai (Exod. 15:22–18:27) Giving the Law (Exod. 19:3–24:18; 32:1–34:35) The Law The Tabernacle (Exod. 25–31; 35–40) The Number of People Sinai to Kadesh-barnea (Num. 10:11–17:13; 33:16–19) Thirty-seven Years and Six Months of Fruitless Wandering (Num. 15–19; 33:19–36) Kadesh-barnea to the Jordan (Num. 20–21; 33:37–48; Deut. 2:1–3:14) At the Jordan (Num. 22–27; 31–32; Deut. 31, 34) Deuteronomy 8. The Conquest The Land of Canaan Entrance to the Land (Josh. 2:1–5:12) Conquest of Central Palestine (Josh. 5:13–9:27) Conquest of the South and the North (Josh. 10–12) The Land Divided (Josh. 13–22) Institutions 9. The Judges Background Matters Failure to Occupy the Land Fully (Judg. 1:1–3:7) The Period of Mesopotamian Oppression (Judg. 3:8–11; 17–21) The Period of Moabite Oppression (Judg. 3:12–31) The Period of Canaanite Oppression (Judg. 4–5) The Period of Midianite Oppression (Judg. 6:1–10:5; Ruth 1–4) The Period of Ammonite Oppression (Judg. 10:6–12:15) The Period of Philistine Oppression (Judg. 13–16) Samuel 10. King Saul The Anointing of Saul (1 Sam. 9–12) The Rule of Saul The Rejection of Saul (1 Sam. 13–15) Saul and David (1 Sam. 16–20) Saul's Last Years (1 Sam. 22:6–19; 28:1–25; 31:1–13) David as Fugitive (1 Sam. 21–27; 29–30; 2 Sam. 1) 11. David David at Hebron (2 Sam. 1:1–5:5) David Establishes the Kingdom of Israel (2 Sam. 5:6–8:18; 10:1–19) David's Government Significant Deeds Last Years of David (2 Sam. 13–20; 1 Kings 1:1–2:11; 1 Chron. 22; 28–29) Israel's Greatest King 12. Solomon Established as King (1 Kings 2:12–46; 3:4–28; 2 Chron. 1:1–17) Solomon's Kingdom Foreign Relations Building Activity (1 Kings 5:1–9:9; 2 Chron. 2–7) Literary Age Spiritual Decline and Punishment (1 Kings 11; 2 Chron. 9:29–31) Solomon the King 13. The Northern Kingdom The Revolt (1 Kings 12:1–24; 2 Chron. 10) The Early Years (931–885; 1 Kings 12:25–16:20) The Dynasty of Omri (885–841; 1 Kings 16:23–22:53; 2 Kings 1–8) The Dynasty of Jehu (841–753; 2 Kings 9:11-10:36; 13; 14:16–29) The Decline of Israel (752-722; 2 Kings 15:13–17:41) Israel Under Assyrian Control Summary 14. The Kingdom of Judah A Period of Conflict With Israel (931–870; 1 Kings 14:21–15:24; 2 Chron. 10–16) A Period of Alliance With Israel (873–835; 1 Kings 22:41–50; 2 Kings 8:16–29; 11:1–16; 2 Chron. 17:1–23:15) Four God-approved Kings (835–731; 2 Kings 12–15; 2 Chron. 23:16–27:9) Years of Assyrian Dominance (743–640; 2 Kings 16–21; 2 Chron. 28–33) Babylon Becomes Dominant (640–586; 2 Kings 22–25; 2 Chron. 34–36) 15. Exile and Return Developments in Judah (2 Kings 25:22–26; Jer. 40–44) The Babylonian Period (605–539) Captive Judah The Persian Period The First Return to Judah (Ezra 1–6) The Second Return (Ezra 7–10) The Third Return (Neh. 1–13) Esther (Esth. 1–10) The Elephantine Colony 16. Be

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A useful tool for all who want to learn to read the Hebrew Scriptures in the original.

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Book SynopsisA much needed reissue of this ever popular resource and textbook.

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Book SynopsisThe study of apocalyptic has been David Russell's life-work, and over the years, with the discovery of new material and ongoing study, he has reassessed his earlier interpretation in a number of respects. This new book provides a short but comprehensive guide to the latest state of research into apocalyptic.

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1986 and reissued in 1999 in response to continued demand. Shows what kind of sources are available for reconstructing what happened in and around Palestine between the twelfth and the fourth centuries BC and how they can be used.

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Book SynopsisA popular textbook on the history of Israel during Old Testament times, taking into account recent studies and archaeological discoveries.

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Book SynopsisThese studies develop further the investigation carried out in Dr Vermes' books Jesus the Jew and The Dead Sea Scrolls and shed light on many important and controversial issues from that period.

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Book SynopsisWorking with primary evidence, describes the Judaism of this period as a functioning religion and discusses the religious practice and daily life of ordinary people. Pagan parallels to Jewish practice are noted and common theological ground discussed.

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Book SynopsisThis new, encyclopaedic work meets a considerable need. The two volumes cover the history of the religion of Israel and Judah from the earliest recognizable beginnings to the Hellenistic period and constantly take into account not only the other religions of the ancient Near East but also Israelite social history.

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Book SynopsisThis new, encyclopaedic work meets a considerable need. The two volumes cover the history of the religion of Israel and Judah from the earliest recognizable beginnings to the Hellenistic period and constantly take into account not only the other religions of the ancient Near East but also Israelite social history.

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Book SynopsisOnce described as 'a golden tool for taking examinations at any level', this history has previously been available only in two separate volumes. Now they are published together, providing he student with one of the clearest accounts currently available.

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Book SynopsisFreed from the weight and onus of Christian doctrine or Jewish animus, Jesus here appears as a vividly human, yet profoundly misunderstood, figure, thoroughly grounded and contextualized within the intellectual and cultural cross-currents of his day.Trade ReviewTo those seeking helpful advice and clear thinking about the journey to ordination and the day-to-day realities of parish ministry, this guide is of inestimable value. - Canon Professor Martyn Percy, Principal, Ripon College

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Book SynopsisAfter teaching the Psalms for over twenty years, Magonet has found very little on rabbinical interpretation, ancient, mediaeval or modern. This is an introduction to the Hebrew text that gives access to the richness and complexity of the language of the Psalms to the non-Hebrew reader.Trade Review'A must-read for all persons who are seriously involved in advocacy for children in their own country or across country boundaries.' Professor Pam Couture, author and Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Care, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, NY

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Book SynopsisIn the eighties, it was necessary to devote space to explaining why the biblical presentations of Israel's origins could not be taken even at face value. This book explains the necessities for utilizing the biblical materials in historical research, and explains how they can be used in relation to other written sources and archaeological evidence.Trade ReviewMiller and Hayes has long been my number one recommended textbook for classes on the history of ancient Israel and Judah. While I may not agree with every word, I know of nothing like it for the systematic way in which it sets out the whole range of evidence, discusses it critically, and bases its historical reconstruction on the results. The field has been moving so rapidly, however, with new discoveries and radically different interpretations of familiar material, that it was reaching the point where this book would need to be replaced. This new edition represents such a significant revision, with account taken of all the most recent main discussions, that it will again immediately resume its premier position in the field." H. G. M. WILLIAMSON, REGIUS PROFESSOR OF HEBREW, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

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Book SynopsisThis book reflects on one of the most pressing challenges of our time: the current and historical relationships that exist between the faith-traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Kessler’s writings shed light on common purpose as well as how to manage difference.Trade ReviewThese essays by one of Europe's foremost Jewish scholars of Jewish-Christian and Jewish-Muslim relations provide many keen insights into developments in interreligious relations over the past fifteen years. But that is not all! In addition, Edward Kessler points ahead to important future tasks. He calls for "exegetical relativity" in interpreting scriptures; for bringing dialogue into the mainstream of Jewish concerns; for reckoning with the impact of globalization on interreligious relations; for greater study of the mutual influence the Abrahamic traditions have had on each other; for explorations of how Judaism might serve as an intermediary between Christianity and Islam; and, above all, for all three communities to remember the past for the sake of their common future. -- Philip A. Cunningham, Ph.D.,This volume represents another highly readable, topical contribution by Kessler. The subjects covered include helpful overviews of generational shifts, global changes, and institutional statements, as well as a range of insightful biblical studies and explorations of the place of Islam within interfaith dialogue. Altogether, this collection of essays offers a fascinating window onto the developing world of Abrahamic Faith studies. -- Daniel LangtonThis volume from one of the UK's leading practitioners of, and reflectors on, relations between and among the Abrahamic religions, provides valuable insights into many different aspects of their inter-relationship, including their texts, both scriptural and contemporary, and the dynamics of the relationship between them on a community level, both in the West and in the Middle East. -- Hugh Goddard

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER • The author of the runaway bestseller How the Irish Saved Civilization takes us on another captivating...persuasive as well as entertaining journey into history (The New York Times), recreating a time when the actions of a small band of people had repercussions that are still felt today.The Gifts of the Jews reveals the critical change that made western civilization possible. Within the matrix of ancient religions and philosophies, life was seen as part of an endless cycle of birth and death; time was like a wheel, spinning ceaselessly. Yet somehow, the ancient Jews began to see time differently. For them, time had a beginning and an end; it was a narrative, whose triumphant conclusion would come in the future. From this insight came a new conception of men and women as individuals with unique destinies--a conception that would inform the Declaration of Independence--and our hopeful belief in progress and

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Book SynopsisAn expanded edition of the classic text of Jewish mysticism (Kabala) by the world famous Talmudic scholar

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Book SynopsisExamines the subject of Temple and Worship in biblical Israel, ranging from their ancient Near Eastern and archaeological background, through the Old Testament and Late Second Temple Judaism, and up to the New Testament. This work investigates attitudes to the Temple in the Septuagint, Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls.Trade Review"The essays, expanded versions of lectures delivered to the Oxford Old Testament Seminar between 2001 and 2003, are of exceptionally high quality. The collection is a must for theological libraries." - Richard J. Clifford, 68, 2006 Catholic Biblical Quarterly"Table of ContentsPart 1. Temples and High Places in Israel and the Canaanite World; 1. Like Deities, Like Temples (Like People), Mark S. Smith, Skirball Professor of Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, New York University; 2. Massebot in the Israelite Cult: An Argument for making Implicit Cultic Criteria Explicit, Elizabeth Bloch-Smith, Senior staff member on the Tel Dor excavations (she has been adjunct professor at various American universities); 3. From Gibeon to Gibeah: High Place of the Kingdom, Simcha Shalom Brooks, Freelance scholar working in London (teaches part-time at Birkbeck College, London); Part 2. Temple and Worship in the Old Testament; 4. YHWH's Exalted House - Aspects of the Design and Symbolism of Solomon's Temple, Victor (Avigdor) Hurowitz, Professor of Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel; 5. The Prophets and the Cult, John Barton, Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture, University of Oxford, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 6. Temple and Worship in Isaiah 6, H.G.M. Williamson, Regius Professor of Hebrew, University of Oxford, and Student of Christ Church, Oxford; 7. Temple and Worship in Ezekiel 40-48, Paul Joyce, Fellow and Tutor of St Peter's College, Oxford, and Lecturer in Theology (Old Testament) in the University of Oxford; 8. Divine Reversal and the Role of the Temple in Trito-Isaiah, Jill Middlemas, Liddon Research Fellow in Theology, Keble College, Oxford, and Hebrew Lector, The Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies; 9. Placing (a) God: Central Place Theory in Deuteronomy 12 and Delphi, Anselm Hagedorn, wissenschaftlicher Assistent in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible at the Humboldt-Universitat, Berlin; previously Kennicott Hebrew Fellow, Oxford University; 10. Merely a Container? The Ark in Deuteronomy, Ian Wilson, Freelance scholar working in Cambridge. Life member of Clare Hall, Cambridge; 11. Whatever happened to the Ark of the Covenant? John Day, Professor of Old Testament Studies, University of Oxford, and Fellow and Tutor of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford; 12. Ordeals in the Psalms? Philip Johnston, Tutor in Old Testament and Hebrew, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford Wisdom Psalms, Stuart Weeks, Lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew, University of Durham; 13. The Zion Tradition and the Editing of the Hebrew Psalter, Susan Gillingham, Fellow and Tutor of Worcester College, Oxford, and Lecturer in Theology (Old Testament) in the University of Oxford; 14. The Day of Atonement as a Ritual of Validation for the High Priest, Deborah Rooke, Lecturer in Old Testament Studies, King's College, University of London 15. The Temple of David in the Book of Chronicles, John Jarick, Tutor in Old Testament, St Stephen's House, Oxford; Part 3. The Temple in the Late Second Temple Period and the New Testament; 16. Understandings of the Temple Service in the Septuagint Pentateuch, C.T.R. Hayward, Professor of Hebrew, University of Durham; 17. The Temple in the Apocryphal and Pseudepigraphal Literature of the Second and First Centuries BCE, Michael Knibb, Samuel Davidson Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Studies, King's College, University of London; 18. The Ten Temples in the Dead Sea Scrolls, George Brooke, Rylands Professor of Biblical Criticism and Exegesis, University of Manchester. 19. New Voices, Ancient Words: The Temple Scroll's Reuse of the Bible, Molly Zahn, Doctoral student in the department of Theology, University of Notre Dame 20. The Temple in First Century CE Judaism, Martin Goodman, Professor of Jewish Studies, University of Oxford, and Fellow of Wolfson College, Oxford; 21. The Temple in the New Testament, Christopher Rowland, Dean Ireland's Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture, University of Oxford, and Fellow of The Queen's College, Oxford; 22. The Messianic Man of Peace as Temple Builder: Solomonic Imagery in Ephesians 2.13-22, Larry Kreitzer, Fellow and Tutor in New Testament, Regent's Park College, Oxford, and Research Lecturer in Theology in the University of Oxford.

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Book SynopsisLester L. Grabbe is Professor of Hebrew Bible and Early Judaism at the University of Hull.He is founder and convenor of the European Seminar in Historical Methodology.A recent book is Ancient Israel:What Do We Know and How Do We Know it?Trade ReviewPraise for volume 1: 'The first instalment of Grabbe's ambitious four volume project is extremely rich, methodologically self-aware, and judicious in its historical judgements. One now awaits with expectation for the remaining three volumes.' The Expository TimesTable of ContentsContents; Preface; Part I: Introduction; 1. Introduction: Principles and Method; 1.1 Aims; 1.2 The Basis for the Chronology of the Early Hellenistic Period; 1.3 Diaspora; 1.4 The Relevance of Postcolonial Theory; 1.5 History Writing in the Ancient World; 1.5.1 The Question of Definitions; 1.5.2 Greek Historical Writings; 1.5.3 Did the Graeco-Roman Historians Aim for Historical Accuracy?; 1.5.4 Critical Historical Thinking among the Jews; 1.5.5 Conclusions; 1.6 Writing a History of the Early Greek Period: Principles Assumed in this Book; 1.7 Terminology and Other Technical Matters; Part II: Sources; 2. Archaeolog; 2.1 Individual Site; 2.1.1 Tel Dan; 2.1.2 Tel Anafa; 2.1.3 Ptolemais/Akko (Tell Fukhar); 2.1.4 Shiqmona; 2.1.5 Philoteria (Beth Yera?, Khirbet el-Kerak); 2.1.6 Beth-Shean/Scythopolis; 2.1.7 Tel Dor; 2.1.8 Tel Mevorakh; 2.1.9 Tel Dothan; 2.1.10 Samaria; 2.1.11 Shechem (Tell Balatah); 2.1.12 Apollonia (Arsuf; Tell Arshaf); 2.1.13 Tel Michal (Makmish); 2.1.14 Jaffa (Joppo); 2.1.15 Gezer (Tell Jezer); 2.1.16 Bethel; 2.1.17 Tell es-Sultan (Jericho); 2.1.18 Jerusalem and Vicinity & nb.

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