1. Israel: The Army of the Kingdom of God-Part 1 2. Israel: The Army of the Kingdom of God-Part 2 3. Egypt: Armies of the Pharaohs-Part 1 4. Egypt: Armies of the Pharaohs-Part 2 5. Philista: Israel's Neighbor and Enemy 6. Assyria: Brutal Masters of the Ancient Near East-Part 1 7. Assyria: Brutal Masters of the Ancient Near East-Part 2 8. Babylon: Heir to Assyrian Dominance 9. Persia: Final Rulers from the East
Boyd Seevers (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is an expert on ancient warfare and has participated in numerous archaeological excavations in Israel. He lived in Israel for eight years, during which time he was a visiting professor at Jerusalem University College. This experience gave Seevers great insight into world he describes in Warfare in the Old Testament. He is currently professor of Old Testament Studies at Northwestern College (MN), where he was named teacher of the year in 2006 and 2012.
"The introductory historical narrative at the beginning of each part of the book provides an accessible and engaging introduction into the story, weapons, and tactics of the armies of Israel, Egypt, Philistia, Assyria, Babylon, and Persia. Moving beyond mere data, helpful graphics and thoughtful insights draw the reader into the world of ancient warriors and armies!" -- Carl Rasmussen Jerusalem University College "Dr. Seevers understands warfare and the humanity of those who partake in it. He connects biblical text, geography, archaeological evidence, and historical documentation in a manner that brings the Old Testament to life-vibrantly. Soldier and civilian alike stand to benefit from reading this book. " -- Joshua Draveling, Sergeant United States Marine Corps
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