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The Invention Of Ancient Israel: The Silencing Of Palestinian History,New
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The Invention Of Ancient Israel Shows How The History Of Ancient Palestine Has Been Obscured By The Search For Israel. Keith W. Whitelam Argues That Ancient Israel Has Been Invented By Scholars In The Image Of A European Nation State. He Explores The Theological And Political Assumptions Which Have Shaped Research Into Ancient Israel By Biblical Scholars, And Contributed To The Vast Network Of Scholarship Which Said Identified As 'Orientalist Discourse' Keith W. Whitelam'S Groundbreaking Study Argues That Biblical Scholars, Through Their Traditional View Of This Region, Have Contributed To Dispossession Of Both A Palestinian Land And A Palestinian Past. This Is Important Reading For Historians, Biblical Specialists, Social Anthropologists And All Those Who Are Interested In The History Of Ancient Israel And Palestine.
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- Q: What is the main argument presented in 'The Invention of Ancient Israel'? A: The book argues that the history of ancient Palestine has been obscured by the search for Israel, positing that ancient Israel was constructed by scholars influenced by European nation-state ideologies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Invention of Ancient Israel'? A: The author is Keith W. Whitelam, a scholar who explores the theological and political assumptions in Biblical research.
- Q: When was 'The Invention of Ancient Israel' published? A: The book was published on May 25, 1997.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Invention of Ancient Israel' have? A: The book contains 296 pages.
- Q: What audience is 'The Invention of Ancient Israel' intended for? A: This book is intended for historians, biblical specialists, social anthropologists, and anyone interested in the history of ancient Israel and Palestine.
- Q: Does this book discuss the concept of Orientalism? A: Yes, the book discusses the vast network of scholarship identified by Edward Said as 'Orientalist discourse' and how it relates to the study of ancient Israel.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in the field of biblical studies? A: While the book provides valuable insights, it may be more suitable for readers with some background in biblical studies or historical analysis.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Invention of Ancient Israel'? A: The book explores themes of dispossession, historical narrative construction, and the impact of scholarly perspectives on the understanding of ancient Palestine.
- Q: Is 'The Invention of Ancient Israel' considered a groundbreaking study? A: Yes, it is considered a groundbreaking work that challenges traditional views of ancient Israel and the historiography surrounding it.