Overview
This work is the first comprehensive treatment of the biblical traditions pertaining to the Israelite sanctuary at Shiloh. A survey of previous research puts the current discussion of Shiloh into historical context and exposes the real issues behind the often bitter debate over Shiloh's supposed destruction during the Philistine wars and its traditional status as the first central shrine.
Key Features
- Examination of Jewish history and historiography
- A comprehensive look at Shiloh in Biblical Studies
- All Scripture references are linked to Hebrew texts and English Bible translations in your library
Product Details
- Title: Shiloh: A Biblical City in Tradition and History
- Author: Donald G. Schley
- Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press
- Publication Date: 1989
- Pages: 256
About Donald G. Schley
Donald G. Schley received degrees from Emory University and the University of Gottingen.