Debating the United Monarchy : Let's See How Far We've Come

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Thomas, Zachary. (2016). Debating the United Monarchy : Let's See How Far We've Come. Biblical Theology Bulletin. 46(2), pp. 59-69. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146107916639208
AuthorsThomas, Zachary
Abstract

This article reviews the two opposing sides of the ongoing debate concerning the historicity of the biblical United Monarchy, the kingdom of David and Solomon. After discussing the scholarly background of archaeological research into the 10th century BCE and Iron IIA period, it discusses the major chronological and historical revision proposed by Israel Finkelstein and the counterarguments deployed by Amihai Mazar. After discussing particular issues highlighted by the archaeology of Jerusalem and Khirbet Qeiyafa, the article closes with a brief reflection on how attitudes towards the Deuteronomistic History have affected this debate, with particular reference to the differing evaluations of Finkelstein and Baruch Halpern regarding its usability in historical reconstruction of the United Monarchy.

KeywordsUnited Monarchy; David; Solomon; Low Chronology; Israel; Deuteronomistic History
Year01 Jan 2016
JournalBiblical Theology Bulletin
Journal citation46 (2), pp. 59-69
PublisherSage Publications Ltd.
ISSN0146-1079
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1177/0146107916639208
Web address (URL)https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0146107916639208
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Deposited11 Sep 2024
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