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Cynthia R. Chapman · 2013
A 24-lecture course examining the history of biblical Israel from its origins in highland villages (1200 B.C.E.) through the Babylonian Exile and restoration, emphasizing how catastrophic historical events shaped the compilation and preservation of scripture.
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What this book knows
Ancient Israel's texts, archaeology, and social institutions reveal how a people constructed identity, covenant, and community across centuries of crisis and return.
obedience-and-authority
If they keep his laws, he will be their god and protect them — conquest came because they had not fulfilled their side of the covenant.
WBI-RC-016The golden calf symbolizes the epitome of evil and disobedience; Moses's righteousness is contrasted with Aaron's sinfulness.
WBI-RC-027faith-and-doubt
Many Judeans saw no conflict between worshipping the Israelite god and worshipping Ba'al, Asherah, and the astral deities.
WBI-RC-089belonging
The book of Ezra announces return by quoting an imperial decree — Cyrus acting not from policy but because the Israelite god moved him.
WBI-RC-119Whatever unity is achieved among the tribes is achieved through a shared allegiance to this national deity.
WBI-RC-031Periods of national crisis are often followed by a reshaping of a nation's story — military defeat catalyzed collection of Israel's history.
WBI-RC-0126 published passages · book excerpt · research analysis
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