In this groundbreaking work that sets apart fact and legend; authors Finkelstein and Silberman use significant archeological discoveries to provide historical information about biblical Israel and its neighbors.In this iconoclastic and provocative work; leading scholars Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman draw on recent archaeological research to present a dramatically revised portrait of ancient Israel and its neighbors. They argue that crucial evidence (or a telling lack of evidence) at digs in Israel; Egypt; Jordan; and Lebanon suggests that many of the most famous stories in the Bible—the wanderings of the patriarchs; the Exodus from Egypt; Joshua’s conquest of Canaan; and David and Solomon’s vast empire—reflect the world of the later authors rather than actual historical facts. Challenging the fundamentalist readings of the scriptures and marshaling the latest archaeological evidence to support its new vision of ancient Israel; The Bible Unearthed offers a fascinating and controversial perspective on when and why the Bible was written and why it possesses such great spiritual and emotional power today.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A Fabulous JourneyBy R. PylmanI was born in Japan; and grew up in America in a Jewish community. So when I heard about Sugihara-san; I thought "Ah; something that links communities I feel part of!" I sought out this biography and read it eagerly.The author spent two years tracking down the evidence of what Sugihara did in Lithuania. He reviewed the Japanese foreign ministry records; talked to survivors; talked to those who had known Sugihara. The author appears to have deeply grappled with his sense of the man; and the moment; trying to understand... and he takes the reader along on that journey.It wasn't always enjoyable... reading about the things that made it necessary for Sugihara to do what he did is not enjoyable. But his reaction to his times; and the situation in which he was placed; is simple and decent; and adds to one's understanding of the holocaust; and the character of Japan in the years leading up to World War II.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Fills in gaps but....By Mark FishautProf. Levine fills in many of the gaps and intentional omissions of Mme. Sugihara's "Visas for Life"; notably his whole first marriage. His access to the vast array of WWII deciphered Japanese government communiques is a major contribution to separating fact from myth. However; his personal musings are an intrusion to an otherwise well told tale and the leading rhetorical questions and speculation are more worthy of cable TV than of even a quasi-scholarly publication. The acts of Sugihara; Zwartendijk ; and others along the way that save our family and many others should simply be allowed to speak for themselves.5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Much About Him And His TimmesBy Charles W. GallagherAn in depth biography of a courageous compassionate man. Book has much historical information and brief biographies of many of the rescued. My only criticism is too much information. Needed some tough editing. Having said that; I will recommend it to anyone interested in this remarkable man.
