The Religion of Israel: A Historical Sketch (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162584454)

The Religion of Israel: A Historical Sketch is a book written by Robert L. Ottley that provides a comprehensive overview of the religion of Israel from its origins to the present day. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a particular aspect of Israelite religion.The first chapter of the book provides an introduction to the history and geography of Israel, discussing the various peoples and cultures that have inhabited the region over the centuries. The second chapter focuses on the early history of Israel, including the patriarchal period, the Exodus, and the conquest of Canaan. The third chapter examines the period of the Judges and the emergence of the monarchy, while the fourth chapter discusses the reigns of David and Solomon.The fifth chapter of the book examines the divided monarchy, with a particular focus on the religious reforms of King Hezekiah and King Josiah. The sixth chapter discusses the Babylonian exile and the subsequent return to Jerusalem, while the seventh chapter examines the Hellenistic period and the influence of Greek culture on Israelite religion.The eighth chapter of the book discusses the rise of the Pharisees and the development of rabbinic Judaism, while the ninth chapter examines the impact of Christianity on Israelite religion. The final chapter of the book provides a brief overview of the modern state of Israel and its religious landscape.Overall, The Religion of Israel: A Historical Sketch provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the history and development of Israelite religion, making it an ideal resource for students and scholars of biblical studies, theology, and religious history.1905. This book is intended to supplement the Short History of the Hebrews in which the author dealt with the development of religion in Israel. No attempt is made herein to exhaustively deal with the theology of the Old Testament, but to set forth a general outline of the course of Israel's spiritual history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert L. Ottley
ISBN-10: 1162584459
ISBN-13: 9781162584454
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.51d