The Origin of the Samaritans Hardcover - 2009
by Magnar Kartveit
From the rear cover
Many Bible readers will think that chapter 17 of the second book of Kings refers to the origin of the Samaritans. This understanding of the chapter has its earliest attestation in the works of Josephus. The present book evaluates the methods often used for finding the origin of the Samaritans, makes an assessment of well known and new material, and ventures into some uncharted territory. It is suggested that the moment of birth of the Samaritans was the construction of the temple on Mount Gerizim. This happened in the first part of the fourth century b.c.e. in accordance with the original commandment of Moses in Deut 27:4.
Details
- Title The Origin of the Samaritans
- Author Magnar Kartveit
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 420
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Brill, LEIDEN
- Date 2009
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9789004178199 / 9004178198
- Weight 1.9 lbs (0.86 kg)
- Dimensions 9.6 x 6.6 x 1.1 in (24.38 x 16.76 x 2.79 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region: Middle Eastern
- Religious Orientation: Jewish
- Library of Congress subjects Samaritans - Origin, Josephus, Flavius - Knowledge - Samaritans
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009023695
- Dewey Decimal Code 296.817
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Citations
- Reference and Research Bk News, 11/01/2009, Page 19