The ancient Israelites did not live out their lives in a vacuum, but instead came into contact with many cultural forces that exerted an appreciable influence on them. This course follows a chronological route, and therefore, because the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Egyptians appeared on the scene long before the nation of Israel came into being, it is only natural that the emphasis in the earlier units will not primarily fall on ancient Israel per se. In all eight units, however, Israel's environment will be taken into consideration. His special area of study is the world of the Old Testament. Orders are shipped via UPS, so please include a street address.
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Since changes in edition can take place, students are advised to wait and purchase texts after enrolling in the course and receiving the course study guide. J. Maxwell Miller and John H. Hayes. A History of Ancient Israel and Judah . Westminster Press, 1986. Chester G. Starr.