The Invention of Ancient Israel shows how the history of ancient Palestine has been obscured by the search for Israel. Keith W. Whitelam argues that ancient Israel has been invented by scholars in the image of a European nation state. He explores the theological and political assumptions which have shaped research into ancient Israel by Biblical scholars; and contributed to the vast network of scholarship which Said identified as 'Orientalist discourse'.Keith W. Whitelam's groundbreaking study argues that Biblical scholars; through their traditional view of this region; have contributed to dispossession of both a Palestinian land and a Palestinian past. This is important reading for historians; biblical specialists; social anthropologists and all those who are interested in the history of ancient Israel and Palestine.
#361402 in Books Lachman Gary 2015-12-08 2015-12-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.30 x 6.00l; 1.00 #File Name: 0399166807528 pagesThe Secret Teachers of the Western World
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Sages AfootBy N. C. Weeks IIAlthough his fondness for right-left brain explanations was off-putting; the number and nobility of these bright souls he chose; more than makes up for that excursion.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. strikes a rare balance between historical breadth and depthBy Kenneth JohnsonMore engaging and conversational than academic treatments of the subject; but more reliable and thoroughly researched than other popular works; Lachman's books occupy a unique place in esoteric literature. His most recent study strikes a rare balance between historical breadth and depth; and exemplies the left brain/right brain balance that is a recurrent theme throughout the book.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great ReadingBy R. L. TarantoloExcellent book. Easy to read and full of information I did not know. I think it is a must read.
