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Bible History Old Testament: New Updated Edition

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Edersheim probably had no idea people would still be reading his book hundreds of years after he wrote it so some of this book concerns itself with refutations of other authors modern-day readers will have never heard of. Otherwise, this is a fascinating look at the Old Testament. The reader will find several themes that Edersheim attaches considerable attention to that really pull the Old Testament together. This is a wonderful book!

Origninally written in a number of volumes, this book is now available it a single-book volume. This is nice in that it does not take up much space on your shelf.

Written from a Jewish Christian perspective, Edersheim gives the reader valuable insights of the Israelite history and way of life, all the while linking it to the plan of salvation.

This is a very good doctrinally sound (and affordable) commentary on the O.T.

This without a doubt Edersheim's best work. I have read it many times and always enjoy it with each new reading. I highly recommend this for any person that wants to get a deeper understanding of the Old Testament. It is unexcelled.

This is a classic, by a master. Language and style a little dated, but that's to be expected considering when it was first published...

I have always found Edershiem to be an excellent author and gifted theologian but reading this book just backed that up. The reader however, must take into consideration that it was written in the 1800's, so some of the theology and doctrine of it may still be from the middle-ages. Beyond that, he makes excellent points and really stretches the mind. If the reader is serious about learning theology and Bible history, this is a good book.

This book is an excellent example of a Christian book that treats the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) as an accurate history. It was written during the 19th century, before archaeological discoveries and competent textual analysis exposed that approach as fact-deficient.

I read this a long time ago (no, not in the 19th century), and it really is an excellent book, displaying all of the nuances of the genre. And this genre continues its vitality to this day, needless to say. Modern versions of this approach (e.g., those of Josh McDowell, et. al.) fall far short.

I suggest that anyone interested in the subject of Bronze Age-Iron age Canaanite religion should buy this. Again, this is simply a terrific book. One of the best of the genre.

Great book to enhance the knowledge and understanding of that time. It gives good information and helps to set the stage.