Annals of the Jewish Nation during the Period of the Second Temple

by Archibald Alexander

Publishers:

Jonathan Leavitt; Crocker & Brewster

, 1832

Overview

In Annals of the Jewish Nation during the Period of the Second Temple, Archibald Alexander offers a sweeping history of the Israelites. He draws not only from biblical sources, but also from the vast secondary literature on Middle Eastern history. Prominent figures in this volume include Cyrus, Alexander the Great, Ptolemy, Herod, Josephus, and Nero. In this meticulously researched volume, Alexander also chronicles the dissolution of Babylon, the development of the Septuagint, the rise of the Roman Empire, and the destruction of Jerusalem.

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Key Features

• Exploration of the history of the Israelites
• Analysis of the development of the Septuagint
• Examination of the destruction of Jerusalem

Contents

Top Highlights

“It is said, that Cyrus was induced to resolve on this measure, by having the remarkable prophecies which related to himself, shown to him by Daniel the prophet, who was still alive at Babylon, though very old.” (Page 9)

Product Details

• Title: Annals of the Jewish Nation during the Period of the Second Temple
• Author: Archibald Alexander
• Publisher: Jonathan Leavitt
• Publication Date: 1832
• Pages: 355

About Archibald Alexander

Archibald Alexander (1772–1851) an American educator and theologian, he was President of Hampton-Sydney College (Virginia) from 1797 to 1806. In 1807 he became pastor of Pine Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. He received the Doctor of Divinity in 1810 from the College of New Jersey. He is most noted as founder and first principal of Princeton Seminary serving there from 1812 to 1840. As principal and professor of theology, he is considered the first of the great “Princeton theologians.” He continued as professor at Princeton until his death in 1851. He was buried in Princeton Cemetery.