Israel: From Its Beginnings (The Kegan Paul Library of Jewish Studies)

An important work of historical interpretation, this volume covers Israel's history from its beginnings through the middle of the eighth century. Taking Judaism as the cornerstone of the study, Lods discusses religion's role in shaping the history of Israel. To this end, he examines the state of Canaan before the Hebrew settlement; the Hebrew people before their settlement in Canaan; and the Israelites from their entry into Palestine until the middle of the eighth century.