Peoples of the Old Testament World

The ancient Israelites lived among many nations, and knowing about the people and culture of these nations can enhance understanding of the Old Testament. Peoples of the Old Testament World provides up-to-date descriptions of the people groups who interacted with and influenced ancient Israel.
Detailed accounts by specialists cover each group's origin, history, rulers, architecture, art, religion, and contacts with biblical Israel.

Author: Alfred J. Hoerth
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 08/01/1998
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.12h x 6.56w x 0.98d
ISBN: 9780801021961

About the Author
Alfred J. Hoerth recently retired as the director of archaeology at Wheaton College, where he taught for almost thirty years.

Gerald L. Mattingly is professor of Bible at Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Edwin M. Yamauchi is professor of history at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.