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The Ancient Israelites’ Conquest of Canaan: The History of the Jewish Exodus and Return to the Land of Israel
71 pages, Paperback
Published January 28, 2026
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February 9, 2026
Unfortunately, this book repeated some pages. Pages 36 through 39 are repeated on pages 41 through 44 (plus Marcuse's painting depicting the death of Saul). This is the second book this month from Charles River Editors to contain this type of error (repeating entire sections). I'm surprised because Charles River Editors publishes some very fine books on a wide variety of subjects.
The story of the Israelites in Egypt starts in the first book of the Old Testament. At that time, they were known as Hebrews. The author argues that some archaeological evidence supports certain Old Testament claims. However, the author explains that some passages in the Bible employ hyperbole to emphasize who won a conflict and the actions taken against the vanquished foe.
Much of the book concerns the conflicts between the Egyptians and the Israelites, and the geopolitical objectives of each party during the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age in the Near East.
I was disappointed that the book was not more focused on the Canaanites and Canaan. It would have been easier to understand if the chapter headings were similar to these: The Israelites and the Egyptians; The Israelites and the Assyrians; and The Israelites and the Philistines. As I read, the book seemed to jump around, without a clear focus.
The story of the Israelites in Egypt starts in the first book of the Old Testament. At that time, they were known as Hebrews. The author argues that some archaeological evidence supports certain Old Testament claims. However, the author explains that some passages in the Bible employ hyperbole to emphasize who won a conflict and the actions taken against the vanquished foe.
Much of the book concerns the conflicts between the Egyptians and the Israelites, and the geopolitical objectives of each party during the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age in the Near East.
I was disappointed that the book was not more focused on the Canaanites and Canaan. It would have been easier to understand if the chapter headings were similar to these: The Israelites and the Egyptians; The Israelites and the Assyrians; and The Israelites and the Philistines. As I read, the book seemed to jump around, without a clear focus.
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