Summary of Near Eastern History

by R.P. Nettelhorst


Introduction

       An overview of the value and purpose of archaeology as it relates to the Bible. There is also a discussion of the presuppositions underlying a Christian's approach to the Bible.

Prehistory

Creation to the Beginnings of Civilization

A look at the various interpretations of Genesis 1-4 and a comparison with some other ANE literature

The Flood to the Tower of Babel

A discussion of the flood narrative and the ANE parallels.

Chronology

A look at the genealogies of Genesis and a discussion of ANE chronology and dating methods.

History

The Sumerians
Abraham
The Egyptians
Israel's Sojourn in Egypt
Mosaic and ANE Laws
Ugarit
Conquest of Canaan
The Religion of the Canaanites
The Judges
Saul and David
The Davidic Covenant
Solomon
Israel and the Arameans
Assyria
Israel and the Assyrians
The End of Judah
Babylonia
Judah in Exile
Persia