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For scholars of ancient Near Eastern civilizations, this work by Goldstein, author of I Maccabees and II Maccabees in the "Anchor Bible" commentaries series, offers a chronological textbook survey on history, culture, and the power of belief to craft a national identity. The organizing principle is that ancient Israel and Babylon each defined themselves as "peoples of an almighty god," where prophetic announcements (and subse...Log In or Sign Up to Read More