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Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings: The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers of Ancient Israel (The Chronicles Series) Hardcover – October 17, 1999

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The story of ancient Israel's rulers, from Abraham to Herod, encompasses some of the greatest events and most powerful personalities in history.

Covering a span of 1,500 years, Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings charts all the leaders of Israel from the Ancestors―the physical and spiritual founders of the nation―through the united monarchy under David and Solomon, to the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, Persian and Greek rule and, finally, Roman domination. Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings searches through the mists of tradition to reveal the historical figures behind familiar names such as Moses, David, and Solomon. Did they exist? What is known about them? The rulers are placed in the context of their own world and brought vividly to life, complete with their outstanding feats and their equally notable failings. We are also introduced to less-known but fascinating figures, such as Ahab and his Ivory House; Hezekiah, who withstood the might of the Assyrians; and Judas Maccabeus, who restored Jewish independence. Although leaders of a people dedicated to God, they frequently lapsed into morally questionable behavior, resulting in criticism and censure from Prophets such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Elijah.

Key features of the book include:
     • data files for every ruler, listing important information such as the meaning of their names, their lineage, wives, and children, and Bible references;
     • portraits of rulers, genealogical trees, full-color maps, and illustrations taken from a huge range of sources;
     • special features, including the Exodus, the Philistines, the Exile, Solomon's Temple, and the Dead Sea Scrolls;
     • timelines providing at-a-glance visual guides to reigns and events.

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208 pages
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English
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Thames & Hudson
Publication date

October 17, 1999
Dimensions

8 x 1 x 10.3 inches
ISBN-10

0500050953
ISBN-13

978-0500050958
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Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings charts the rise and fall of the leaders of Israel from Abraham to Herod. The first founders of the nation (such as David, Solomon, and Moses) and the prophets who first judged their leadership (such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Elijah) are brought vividly to life, with lavish color maps, time lines, photographs of archaeological treasures, and reproductions of later artists' imaginative renderings of each figure. These features alone make Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings a whiz-bang coffee-table book. In addition, author John Rogerson, a professor of Religious Studies at the University of Sheffield, also provides an accessible, absorbing set of profiles of Israel's leaders. He considers all of the crucial debates in biblical scholarship today: Did the earliest biblical leaders of Israel actually exist? How much can we know about them? And how should that historical knowledge influence our reading of the Bible? Rogerson's intrepid exploration of these questions, presented in such a stylish volume, makes Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings a valuable addition to any library of books about religion.

About the Author

John Rogerson, Emeritus Professor of Biblical Studies, University of Sheffield, has written or contributed to many books, including The New Atlas of the Bible, and The Cambridge Companion to the Bible.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson (October 17, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0500050953
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500050958
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.34 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1 x 10.3 inches

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History of bible times

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2016

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Good history of biblical times from Moses to the destruction of the temple in the year 70. This book is also of help in understanding the bible, in that it list all the kings in order and approximate years. Used copies are available at a low cost. If you want to study the bible, get this book.

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Al Sundel

A Workable Timeline after David, but with Missing Essentials

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2013

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Rogerson here timelines the Hebrew and Jewish kings that followed after King David first established kingship of the Twelve Tribes. Saul had never achieved this, only uniting about 4.5 Tribes, shakily. So to begin with, Rogerson is slightly off base, crediting Saul with David's accomplishment. Rogerson continues this off-baseness down the line, not clearly defining the evolutionary course of the religion or Hebrew Scriptures, as defined by Wellhausen in the well-accepted Developmental Theory. What he does accomplish is a very workable and handy timeline after David, where Scriptures itself becomes a mishmash about the king list and its possible timeline. For this headwork, he has given us a valuable guide to an obscure king list of Judaic civilization, that created the foundation of 3 world-moving religions and its best-seller Holy Book that Christianity accepted as its own at the Council of Nicea. But it is more of an outsider's view looking for limited answers, than an insider's view who commands his subject. He has left out many essentials, such as the division between the Judaic king list and the Edomite-Idumaean one imposed upon Judea by Rome. More importantly, he has left out the Hadrian Holocaust, and how Judaism survived it largely through self-perpetuating Judaic dynamic colonies in Babylon, Alexandria and Rome with backflow to a Judaically devastated and Roman-corrupted Jerusalem. There is a critical difference between David, who created the first Hebrew nation, and who persecuted and exiled no one, and the Roman-imposed tyrant Herod the so-called Great, a kind of proto-Saddam Hussein of his time.

In short, this is a limited perspective that bypasses some essentials of the story it is telling. Within its limits, which include a negative view of King David that is extremely arguable but very British and Anglican, and does not seem to recognize Judaism's claim to be a civilization, he has compiled a quick supplemental reference that should be in major library systems. A workable timetable, but missing some essentials and fairness. Handsome illustrations.

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Must buy!

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020

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I am fascinated with the information in this book. I do a lot of self study and this has helped me put together the puzzle pieces.

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L. McGoff

Old Testament Kings

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019

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If you are interested in the Bible this is a must book for you.

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Edward Hayes

I enjoy the Bible every day and wish to learn more about the kings it mentions

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2013

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So I purchased this book and find it fascinating to read, this is got to be in your study books if you like to read the bible like I do. I find it very well written and gives the reader a well rounded view of each king and his reign.
This is a must for all the folks who enjoy reading the bible as I do .

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good book

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019

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has lots of good info on the subject.

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David Clark

Good beginning point for Old Testament Chronology

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2008

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If you are looking for an indepth scholarly analysis or are looking for a faithful summary of what the Bible says do not buy this book.

However, if you are looking for a basic summary of current scholarship on old testament chronology, along with lots of great photos and maps, this is a great book to buy. The text is organized well and the photos really enhance the learning experience. I bought this because I needed to get a very quick summary of the kings and I was not disappointed. I also feel more confident that I would be able to follow a more scholarly treatment of the problems in old testament chronology having read this book.

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carolinaautoguy

Good Basic Listing of Old Testament Kings with details

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2011

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Obviously due to the size of the book, not all the information on each ruler can be in this book. This is a good expanded overview with images and historical information. I also liked the running timeline on the bottom of pages where new Kings were introduced.

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Ralph Carr

Good for theology students

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2020

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Rely good book for studying the theology of the Old Testament recommended.

Murgatroyd

Otherwise excellent study.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2016

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Bought after seeing library copy. Historical study. Some Christians might be offended if they are too religious. Otherwise excellent study.

Andreas Bugus

Good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2016

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Good book on subject.

Ron Caris

Basic information about the Jewish leaders in ancient times

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2009

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This book is useful to every one interested in the history of the leaders of the Tanakh (Old Testament). It tries to present these leaders as historical figures based on historical facts. Knowing that the only source of information the Tanakh (Old Testament) is, you will not learn much more about these biblical leaders. The book is very well-illustrated and presents you the Jewish leaders in a non-religious context and is suitable for anyone who wants basic information on the leaders of Judaism in ancient times.

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