Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings: The Reign-By-Reign Record of the Rulers of Ancient Israel (Chronicle)

By J.W. Rogerson

Book Overview

Covering a span of 1,500 years, Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings charts all the leaders of Israel from the Ancestors--the physical and spiritual founders of the nation--through the united monarchy under David and Solomon, to the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, Persian and Greek rule and, finally, Roman domination. Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings searches through the mists of tradition to reveal the historical figures behind familiar names such as Moses, David, and Solomon. Did they exist? What is known about them? The rulers are placed in the context of their own world and brought vividly to life, complete with their outstanding feats and their equally notable failings. We are also introduced to less-known but fascinating figures, such as Ahab and his Ivory House; Hezekiah, who withstood the might of the Assyrians; and Judas Maccabeus, who restored Jewish independence. Although leaders of a people dedicated to God, they frequently lapsed into morally questionable behavior, resulting in criticism and censure from Prophets such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Elijah.

Key features of the book include:
- data files for every ruler, listing important information such as the meaning of their names, their lineage, wives, and children, and Bible references;
- portraits of rulers, genealogical trees, full-color maps, and illustrations taken from a huge range of sources;
- special features, including the Exodus, the Philistines, the Exile, Solomon's Temple, and the Dead Sea Scrolls;
- timelines providing at-a-glance visual guides to reigns and events.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500050953
• ISBN13: 9780500050958
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.0" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Good beginning point for Old Testament Chronology

If you are looking for an indepth scholarly analysis or are looking for a faithful summary of what the Bible says do not buy this book. However, if you are looking for a basic summary of current scholarship on old testament chronology, along with lots of great photos and maps, this is a great book to buy. The text is organized well and the photos really enhance the learning experience. I bought this because I needed to get a very quick summary of the kings and I was not disappointed. I also feel more confident that I would be able to follow a more scholarly treatment of the problems in old testament chronology having read this book.

Great addition to Bible Studies Library!

True persons of faith should not fear history, they should embrace it! This book is a wonderful addition to any biblical studies library for the ease of convenience reference it provides for the Kings of ancient Israel from Saul and David through Hosea and Zedekiah respectively. Plus, it also includes pictures including Jehu prostrate. Signicantly, this is the only contemporaneous picture of a Judean or Samarian King and it appears here in this book along with the necessary history to place Jehu next to his Omride predecessors as well as his Judean betters (according, at least to Kings 1 and 2!). Tuuly I didn't really appreciate Armegedon or the Temple Mount until after physically seeing them and in the same vein I didn't appreciate the relationship between these biblical leaders until seeing them in context with each other. A wonderful read, an accessible read and a necessary part of a good bible studies library, this book is HIGHLY recommended!