Reconstructing the Society of Ancient Israel

A synthesis of research on the nature and development of the society of ancient Israel. Focusing on Israelite history from the tribal period through to Persian domination, it employs a social-scientific perspective to examine recent reconstructions of the society and culture.

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A synthesis of research on the nature and development of the society of ancient Israel. Focusing on Israelite history from the tribal period through the time of Persian domination, Paula McNutt employs a social-scientific perspective to examine recent reconstructions of the social and cultural contexts that nurtured the literature of the Hebrew Bible.