The Israelites: An Introduction (Peoples of the Ancient World) [Paperback]

Antony Kamm (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 24, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0415180961 | ISBN-13: 978-0415180962 | Edition: 1

Antony Kamm presents an accessible, user-friendly introduction to the people of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah from earliest times up to AD 135.

Charting the history of the Israelites, Kamm discusses their origins, land, society, culture and religion, as well as their relationship to the Roman world and their legacy. An appendix provides:

* a chronology
* the Hebrew alphabet
* weights, measures and coins
* the Jewish calendar
* a guide to further reading for easy reference.

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Review

"It was a pleasure to read, with an attractive style and some engaging asides, and illustrated with several maps and charts." --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Antony Kamm read Classics and English at the University of Oxford. He is a former lecturer in publishing studies at the University of Stirling. He is the author of The Romans: An Introduction (Routledge, 1995).

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (September 24, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415180961
• ISBN-13: 978-0415180962
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #66 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism > History of Religion
  • #77 in Books > History > Ancient > Egypt

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