圣经史图集

　　This is a fascinating exploration of the most influential collection of writings in Western history. By placing the events and people described in the Bible into their social and geographic context， it seeks to provide new insights into the *ures and illuminate a truly significant period in the development of Western civilization. The book begins by looking at the early history of the Near East， showing how climatic and geographic factors helped to shape the distribution and development of human populations in the region. There then follows chapters on the archaeology and history of the Bible， explaining the different texts that make up the Bible and detailing the important archaeological finds that have shed light on these ancient writings. With the scene set， the book proceeds to explore the historical background of many of the key events and people described in the Bible. There are chapters on the Exodus， Solomon， King David， the prophet Elijah， Jesus's birth， ministry， and death， and much more. It ends with a look at the holy land today and a timeline showing the key events that shaped the region.

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Introduction
The Ancient Near East
Archaeology of the Bible
History of the Bible
Patriarchs and Their World
The Journeys of Abraham
Isaac, Jacob and Joseph
The Exodus
Invasion and Conquest
Struggles of the Judges
The Ark Captured
Samuel
Saul, First King of Israel
The Struggle for Power
King David
Solomon's Rule and Empire
David and Solomon's City
The Nation Divided
Egypt Invades
Wars of Israel and Judah
The Prophet Elijah
Elisha and the Revolt of Jehu
Tribute to Assyria
Crafts and Industries
The Spread of Writing
Renaissance of the Kingdoms
Chaos
Ways of War
The Destruction of Israel and Judah
Exile to Babylonia
Babylon
The Rise of Persia
Return from Exile
settlement and Reconstructio
Alexander's Empire
Alexander's Successors
Maccabean Revolt
Jewish Independence
The Shadow of Rome
Herod's Kingdom
Birth of Jesus
Judaea and Galilee
The Ministry of Jesus
The Last Days of Jesus
Death of Jesus
Conversion of Saul
Paul's Missionary Journeys
Evangelising Christianity
Jewish Revolts Against Rom
The Spread of Christianity
People of the Bible
The Holy Land Today
Timeline
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgments