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E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/317910255 Title: David and Solomon : in search of the Bible's sacred kings and the roots of Western tradition Author: Israel Finkelstein; Neil Asher Silberman Publisher: New York : Free Press, ©2006. ISBN/ISSN: 9780743243629 0743243625 OCLC:317910255

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David and Solomon : in search of the Bible's sacred kings and the roots of Western tradition

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David and Solomon : in search of the Bible's sacred kings and the roots of Western tradition

Author:	Israel Finkelstein; Neil Asher Silberman
Publisher:	New York : Free Press, ©2006.
Edition/Format:	Book : English
Summary:	Draws on recent archaeological findings to illuminate the origins of modern civilization as reflected by the reigns of two ancient biblical kings, identifying mythical and factual elements attributed to their characters.
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Document Type:	Book
All Authors / Contributors:	Israel Finkelstein; Neil Asher Silberman Find more information about:
ISBN:	9780743243629 0743243625
OCLC Number:	317910255
Description:	vi, 342 p. : maps ; 24 cm.
Contents:	Recovering history. Tales of the bandit ; The madness of Saul ; Murder, lust and betrayal -- The evolution of a legend. Temple and dynasty ; Solomon's wisdom? ; Challenging Goliath -- How the legend shaped history. Patron saints of the Temple ; Messianic visions -- Epilogue. Symbols of authority -- Apendixes. Did David exist? ; The search for David and Solomon's Jerusalem ; Solomon's fabled kingdom ; King Solomon's copper industry ; Dismantling the shrines -- Tyrants, city leagues, and mercenary bodyguards ; Deportees, returnees, and the borders of Yehud.
Responsibility:	Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman.

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Drawing on the archaeological findings, this book reveals the historical truth about the first kings of western civilization and the evolution of their biblical myth. David and his son Solomon are Read more...

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