This book examines the historical claims of the Jewish people to a small area on the eastern Mediterranean, which form the basis of the modern state of Israel and are central to the Judeo-Christian faith. Thomas Thompson argues in The Mythic Past that these claims are based more on literary myths than on history.
Key conclusions include:
- There was never a "united kingdom" of Israel in biblical times
- The period of the Patriarchs cannot be considered historical
- The entire concept of "Israel" and its history is a literary construct
The Mythic Past offers a new, refreshing way of reading the Old Testament as a great literary work. At the same time, it casts controversial light on Jewish history and stimulates debate about this essential biblical book and the conflict-ridden region.
This edition is suitable for language level C1–C2 and aimed at education, self-study, and work where in-depth understanding of complex texts is required. The language of the book is English.
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