A History of Ancient Israel
From Abraham to Exile
A History of Ancient Israel tells the story of Israel's history, with the biblical record enriched by the latest historical research, archaeological discoveries, and geographical insights. Beginning with the founding of the nation in 2091 B.C., Grisanti and Bolen work through the history of Israel in chronological order through the Exile and Return. This up-to-date resource incorporates the latest findings and discoveries to reveal what happened and why. By synthesizing a massive amount of data from various disciplines, A History of Ancient Israel provides a fresh understanding of how Israel's history unfolded, answering key questions about the context behind the text and showing how the Old Testament fits together.
Thoughtful, thorough, engaging, and filled with fascinating insights, Grisanti and Bolen offer a serious and accessible survey of Israel's history that helps readers understand how the Old Testament fits together.
Additional Information
- Contributor(s): Michael Alan Grisanti, Todd Bolen
- About the Contributor(s):
Michael A. Grisanti (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is Distinguished Research Professor of Old Testament, Old Testament Department Chair, and Director of The Master’s Seminary Israel Studies program at The Master’s Seminary. He is the author of several articles and books in the field of Old Testament studies.
Todd Bolen (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is Professor of Biblical Studies at The Master’s University. For more than a decade, he lived and taught at the university’s Israel Bible Extension (IBEX) campus near Jerusalem. He is the founder of BiblePlaces.com, the creator of the Photo Companion to the Bible, and the author of scholarly and popular articles on biblical history and geography.
- ISBN-13: 9780310259077
- Publish Date: 10/27/2026
- Publisher: Zondervan Academic
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Age Range: Adult
- Case Quantity: 12
- Dimensions: 9.29(h) x 9.29(w) x 1.93(d) inches
- Pages: 784
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