Israel and the Aramaeans of Damascus

by Merrill F. Unger

This book, termed "an authoritative work" (Cyril J. Barber, "The Minister's Library"), is a prominent example of how the science of archaeology has performed a revolutionary ministry in clarifying vast sections of biblical history. Especially in Old Testament backgrounds, a flood of light has been shed upon the ancient world in which Israel lived. In this work Unger clarifies one of the most misunderstood epochs of Old Testament the general period from 900 B.C., during which the Aramaeans rose to power in Damascus, until 732 B.C., when the city-state of Damascus fell to Assyria. It comprises another thrilling story of archaeological illumination of Bible history. With a happy faculty for popularization, Unger has, according to Kenneth L. Barker's introduction, produced a "work of careful scholarship," "thoroughly documented." All Christians can read this book with interest as well as profit.

189 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1980

About the author

Merrill Frederick Unger, author of Demons in the World Today, earned his A.B and Ph.D. degrees at Dallas Theological Seminary. He held pastorates in New York, Texas, and Maryland. He taught at Gordon College and Gordon Divinity School, and from 1948 to 1967 he was professor of Old Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Reviews

[Dwight Croy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent clarity on a section of history that is elusive. Good geographic and cultural descriptives.