ePub Israel and Judah: How Two Peoples Became One by Igor P. Lipovsky in History

Review

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. A book worth readingBy J. HansenThe author is very aware of the movements of people in ancient times and uses this information to argue that the Joseph tribes (Israel) and the Jacob tribes were separate groups except for their early alliance to support each other in the conquest of Canaan and the reigns ofDavid and Solomon. His argument that they both went to Egypt at different times and returned at different times help to explain Biblical and archaeological questions. He sees the northern tribes as part of the Hyksos in Egypt and as part of the Habiru on their return to Canaan. He writes well and uses the Bible and archaeology to support his arguments.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Controversial and interesting; for professionals in the field a nice challenge...By Yehuda HochmannVery controversial but with some real good points. To me; as a professional teacher in the area; very helpful. No doubt that will be very negatively accepted in the academical area in Israel; and he was right in moving and publishing abroad. Some minor mistakes; but still very challenging.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Very detailed; interesting and informative. The multitude of ...By John D. JacobsVery detailed; interesting and informative. The multitude of hard to pronounce or remember names and words make it a slow read; but well worth the effort.