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Understanding the Bible: Sixth Edition, 6/e
Stephen Harris, California State University--Sacramento
History and Geography of the Ancient Near East

Chapter Objectives

What you should learn in this chapter:

  • An overview of the history of the Ancient Near East
  • The impact of Mesopotamian and Egyptian culture on Israelite Culture
  • The outlines of Canaanite religion
  • The Outlines of Israelite history
  • The impact of Alexander’s conquests and the rise of Hellenistic civilization including the Roman occupation
  • The Geography of the Ancient Near East and of Canaan/Palestine









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