The Posen Library Of Jewish Culture And Civilization, Volume 1

Volume 1 of The Posen Library covers the earliest period of Jewish civilization, from the second millennium BCE through 332 BCE. Organized by genre, this book presents extensive selections from the Hebrew Bible, extrabiblical inscriptions and documents by and about Israelites and Jews, and images representing the visual culture of ancient Israel. Surveying the earliest products of Jewish culture, Volume 1 illustrates ancient IsraelBsquo;s cultural innovations and commonalities with neighboring societies.