Description: McNutt has created the first sociological history of ancient Israel - from the very beginning to the end of the Persian period. She presents a balanced view of contemporary research into the nature and development of ancient Israelite society. She uses social-scientific methods to examine recent reconstructions of the social and cultural contexts that nurtured the literature of the Hebrew Bible. By investigating the intricate social processes that sustained that ancient society, McNutt enables the reader to discern the forces at work during key periods of transition in early Israelite history. Required reading for anyone interested in the world of biblical antiquity.

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