| Description |
xi, 258 pages : maps. ; 21 cm. |
| Series |
Cambridge Bible commentary: New English Bible |
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Cambridge Bible commentary: New English Bible.
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| Bibliography |
Bibliography: page 253. |
| Contents |
What the book is about -- The Near Eastern background -- The rise of Assyria -- Josiah's reform -- The deuteronomists -- Josiah's death -- The writing of history -- The sources used in the book -- The purpose of the editors -- How and when the book was written -- The larger history -- The witness of archaeology -- The chronology of Kings -- Understanding the notes to the translation -- The death of David and accession of Solomon -- The reign of Solomon -- The divided kingdom -- Ahab and Elijah -- A note on further reading -- Appendix. Measures of length and extent -- Measures of capacity -- Weights and coins. |
| Subject |
Bible. Kings, 1st -- Commentaries.
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| Indexed Term |
Bible Kings I Texts with commentaries |
| Added Author |
Robinson, J. (Joseph), 1927-
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| ISBN |
0521086191 |
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9780521086196 |
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0521097347 paperback |
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9780521097345 paperback |
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