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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
