{"product_id":"the-mythic-past-biblical-archaeology-and-the-myth-israel","title":"The mythic past: biblical archaeology and the myth of israel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Mythic Past\u003c\/em\u003e that these claims are based more on literary myths than on history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey conclusions include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThere was never a \"united kingdom\" of Israel in biblical times\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe period of the Patriarchs cannot be considered historical\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe entire concept of \"Israel\" and its history is a literary construct\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mythic Past\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntertaal is your reliable supplier and guarantees fast delivery of this and other relevant learning materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intertaal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54005311242580,"sku":"9780465006496","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/0538\/0692\/files\/the-mythic-past-biblical-archaeology-and-myth-israel-boek-502.webp?v=1776931052","url":"https:\/\/intertaalid.nl\/en\/products\/the-mythic-past-biblical-archaeology-and-the-myth-israel","provider":"Intertaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}