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The Religion of Israel: A Historical Sketch
In this book, originally published in 1905, Ottley supplements his 1901 text, A Short History of the Hebrews, with a study on the development of religion in ancient Israel from Mosaic times to the beginning of Christianity. The interactions between Judaism and other religions during periods of subjugation and exile are also considered, as well as the impact such times had on Judaism's perception of itself. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of Judaism and its place in the ancient world.
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The Religion of Israel: A Historical Sketch
In this book, originally published in 1905, Ottley supplements his 1901 text, A Short History of the Hebrews, with a study on the development of religion in ancient Israel from Mosaic times to the beginning of Christianity. The interactions between Judaism and other religions during periods of subjugation and exile are also considered, as well as the impact such times had on Judaism's perception of itself. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of Judaism and its place in the ancient world.
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The Religion of Israel: A Historical Sketch

The Religion of Israel: A Historical Sketch

by R. L. Ottley
The Religion of Israel: A Historical Sketch

The Religion of Israel: A Historical Sketch

by R. L. Ottley

Overview

In this book, originally published in 1905, Ottley supplements his 1901 text, A Short History of the Hebrews, with a study on the development of religion in ancient Israel from Mosaic times to the beginning of Christianity. The interactions between Judaism and other religions during periods of subjugation and exile are also considered, as well as the impact such times had on Judaism's perception of itself. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of Judaism and its place in the ancient world.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781107623521
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 09/19/2013
Pages: 240
Product dimensions: 5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

1. The primitive religion of the Semites; 2. The work and influence of Moses; 3. From Moses to Samuel; 4. Samuel and his work; 5. The doctrine of the prophets; 6. The religion of Israel in the seventh century BC; 7. Israel in exile; 8. The beginnings of Judaism; 9. The contact of Judaism with Hellenism; 10. The final stage in pre-Christian Judaism; 11. The consummation in Jesus Christ; List of chief works consulted; Index 1; Index 2.
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