In Need of Historical Book Recommendations!

[MJ William Denman]

I'm looking for good historical books on the history of Israel itself, with details on social, economic and cultural peculiarities. It can be anything from a general history book spanning up until the diaspora, or, even just specific time periods such as 1st Century. This is, of course, excluding the likes of Josephus Flavius, of which I'm familiar with already. Any great academic historical works?

Thanks

 

[Regi Addictissimus]

Here is part of my reading list on the subject:

John Bright - A History of Israel 4th Edition. Get the 3rd Edition if you have to.

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Shaye Cohen - From the Maccabees to the Mishnah

From the Maccabees to the Mishnah, Third Edition - Kindle edition by Cohen, Shaye. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

From the Maccabees to the Mishnah, Third Edition - Kindle edition by Cohen, Shaye. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading From the Maccabees to the Mishnah, Third Edition.

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Provan, Long, and Longman - A Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition

A Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition - Kindle edition by Provan, Iain, Long, V. Philips, Longman III, Tremper. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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I can recommend more specialized monographs upon request. The above should get you started. As you should with all your reading, these authors must be read with discernment.

I am sure you will come across the set linked below in your search. It still has some value. I would hold off on it as you get started and read something more recent at first. We have made many valuable discoveries and learned much since these volumes were written.

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Message me if you have questions or want some resources on specific topics.

 

[arapahoepark]

I have had most recommend Bight.

 

[bookslover]

His is a more obscure name, but the late Leon Wood wrote a couple of interesting books about Israel's history, if memory serves. Being ancient, I can't remember the titles.

 

[greenbaggins]

Provan, Long, Longman is the best we have currently, though I would also throw in there Walter Kaiser's history and R.K. Harrison's Old Testament Times. Bright is the usual standard work, and he is only moderately critical. Also, the Schurer set has been updated in the 1970's, and that set is well worth obtaining.