Ancient Palestine: A Historical Introduction (Facets)

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Summary: An Intro and footnotes -- Zero History Content
Review: The big problem with this book is its misleading title:"Ancient Palestine: A Historical Introduction". Do you think you might get some history? Nay not so. This is merely 50+ pages of discussion explaining how difficult it is to get a true picture of ancient history. Good only for sending to a hard shell fundementalist who firmly believes every word in the Bible is gospiel truth. Lots of references to where the bible can't be historical accurate. Following what would be an introduction in a normal book, there is a page or two of one line chronological listings of historical periods. Thats it. If you think you are going to get a summary of Palestine History - you will be as shocked and disappointed as I was.

Rating:
Summary: An Intro and footnotes -- Zero History Content
Review: The big problem with this book is its misleading title:"Ancient Palestine: A Historical Introduction". Do you think you might get some history? Nay not so. This is merely 50+ pages of discussion explaining how difficult it is to get a true picture of ancient history. Good only for sending to a hard shell fundementalist who firmly believes every word in the Bible is gospiel truth. Lots of references to where the bible can't be historical accurate. Following what would be an introduction in a normal book, there is a page or two of one line chronological listings of historical periods. Thats it. If you think you are going to get a summary of Palestine History - you will be as shocked and disappointed as I was.