Bar-Ilan University Press

History and Historiography in the Bible

Geographical and Historical Research

Yehuda Elizur

Collected writings of Prof. Yehuda Elitzur (1911-1997) including approximately 60 revised studies which demonstrate his unique approach to Bible research, combining strict research methods with a deep faith. His studies, dealing mainly with the narrative and historical sections of the Bible, concentrate on geographical and archaeological aspects, and are founded on a broad perspective that consistently enlightens two levels of reality in the biblical story: the revealed world and the spiritual prophetic world. Edited by the author's son, Dr. Joel Elitzur, and Prof. Amos Frisch.

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Danacode: 110-20026 ISBN: 965-226-228-5 Language: Hebrew Pages: 434 Weight: 930 gr Dimensions: 17X25 cm Publication Date: 01/2000 Publisher: Bar-Ilan University Press

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