A History of Israel

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This article examines the authors' views regarding the history of Israel in the books "A History of Israel" by John Bright and "Looking on the Bright Side of Israel's History: Is There Pedagogical Value in A Theological Presentation of History?" by K.L. Noll. The writer compares the authors' opinions as he notes events recorded leading up to the creation of Israel in both books. The writer also looks at connections between history and the Bible's Old Testament and the questions that naturally arise. The writer examines the problem regarding the patriarchal narratives and how they can be trusted as far as accuracy, given the difference between events and the recording of those events. The writer looks at the theme presented in the Old Testament in which Israel and the Jewish people were chosen by God out of all the families of the nations.

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"Author John Bright puts out a seemingly thorough editorial effort in covering events in history leading up to the time when Israel (Palestine) became a land inhabited by Jews. One might argue though that he builds up the case for there not being an adequate way in which to determine something close to the exact history of Israel. He then seems to be backing away from that perspective, after which, confusingly, he goes back to the first position. Why, in the beginning, he spends so much time describing events in ancient Middle Eastern cultures leading up to the creation of Israel becomes somewhat clear as we move along in the book."

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