Peoples of the Old Testament World / January 01, 1994

Requires Accordance 10.4 or higher.

The ancient Israelites lived among many nations, and knowing about the people and culture of these nations can enhance understanding of the Old Testament. Peoples of the Old Testament World, now in paperback, provides up-to-date descriptions of the people groups who interacted with and influenced ancient Israel.

Peoples of the Old Testament World, now in paperback, provides up-to-date descriptions of the people groups who interacted with and influenced ancient Israel. Contributions include: Sumerians (Walter R. Bodine), Babylonians (Bill T. Arnold), Assyrians (William C. Gwaltney Jr.), Persians (Edwin M. Yamauchi), Hittites (Harry A. Hoffner Jr.), Canaanites and Amorites (Keith N. Schoville), Phoenicians (William A. Ward), Arameans (Wayne T. Pitard), Philistines (David M. Howard Jr.), Egyptians (James K. Hoffmeier), Ammonites (Randall W. Younker), Moabites (Gerald L. Mattingly), and Edomites (Kenneth G. Hoglund).

Detailed accounts by specialists cover each group’s origin, history, rulers, architecture, art, religion, and contacts with biblical Israel. Part 1 covers the region of Mesopotamia and includes articles on the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians. Articles covering the Hittites, Canaanites and Amorites, Phoenicians, Arameans, Philistines, and Egyptians comprise the second section. Part 3 explores the people of Transjordan–the Ammonites, Moabites, and Edomites.