jjares reviewed on 8/19/2022 + 3294 more book reviews

This book has some errors; the major one is regarding the first Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. This book erroneously said Sennacherib, one of the most famous Assyrian kings, destroyed the first temple. The Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar, destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple while carting off most of its treasures.

After the three-century rule of Egypt over most of the Levant, the Philistines became essential rulers. However, the Philistines and, later, the Persians were not literate, so information is sketchy at best. This book uses the Bible to discuss the changing tides of leadership over the Levant and Gaza.

This ebook is not as engaging and well-written as most Charles Rivers books. I was disappointed.

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