Prolegomena to the History of Israel

Prolegomena To The History Of Israel is a scholarly work by Julius Wellhausen that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Israel from the earliest times up to the Babylonian exile. The book is divided into three main sections, each of which examines a different aspect of Israel's history. The first section focuses on the origins of Israel and its early development, while the second section explores the rise and fall of the Israelite monarchy. The third and final section examines the period of the Babylonian exile and the eventual return of the Israelites to their homeland.Throughout the book, Wellhausen draws on a wide range of sources, including archaeological evidence, biblical texts, and historical records from other cultures. He also provides detailed analyses of the political, social, and religious factors that shaped Israel's history, as well as the cultural and intellectual influences that impacted the development of Israelite society.Prolegomena To The History Of Israel is widely regarded as a seminal work in the field of biblical studies, and has influenced generations of scholars and historians. It remains an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Israel and the ancient Near East, as well as for those interested in the development of biblical scholarship.Of the offerings, it was the custom in the earlier time to dedicate a portion to the deity but to use the greater part in sacred feasts, at which a priest, if present, was of course allowed also in one way or another to participate. But he does not appear to have had a legal claim to any definite dues of flesh. ""Eli's sons were worthless persons, and cared not about Jehovah, or about the priests'right and duty with the people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.