Survey of Israel's History Hardcover - Hardcover

Comprehensive Biblical Survey of Israel's Ancient History

Classic survey of Israel's history, for anyone looking to understand the nation's ancient past from a biblical perspective.

Since its first publication in 1970, A Survey of Israel's History has established itself as a popular and useful text in Bible colleges and seminaries. This hardcover edition by Leon J. Wood provides an authoritative examination of Israel's historical journey from a thoroughly biblical perspective.

Updated Edition with Enhanced Features

This revision by David O'Brien brings A Survey of Israel's History up to date with contemporary scholarship while maintaining its biblical foundation. The updated edition ensures this text remains an essential resource for students, pastors, and scholars seeking to understand the chosen people's historical narrative.

Key Features Include

• NEW: an essential chapter on the Intertestamental Period.
• Numerous full-color line-maps, charts, and diagrams help to clarity details.
• An extensive chronological chart provides an overall summary of names and dates.

Designed for Academic and Personal Study

This hardcover reference work serves Bible college students, seminary scholars, pastors preparing sermons, and individuals conducting personal biblical research. The comprehensive chronological charts allow readers to track the progression of Israel's history from ancient times through 70 A.D., while full-color visual aids enhance understanding of geographical and historical contexts.

Authoritative Biblical Scholarship

Authoritative, thoroughly biblical, factually sound, and movingly human--A Survey of Israel's History will prove enormously helpful to the student of the Bible and to anyone in search of a definitive history of the chosen people. The late Leon J. Wood, former professor of Old Testament Studies and Dean of Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, brings decades of academic expertise to this comprehensive survey.

Essential Old Testament Reference

Published by Zondervan Academic, this hardcover edition provides the depth and durability required for repeated reference use. The inclusion of the Intertestamental Period chapter bridges the gap between Old and New Testament studies, offering crucial historical context often overlooked in biblical surveys.