Peoples of the Ancient World

<p>Antony Kamm presents an accessible, user-friendly introduction to the people of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah from earliest times up to AD 135.</p><p>Charting the history of the Israelites, Kamm discusses their origins, land, society, culture and religion, as well as their relationship to the Roman world and their legacy. An appendix provides:</p><p>* a chronology<br>* the Hebrew alphabet<br>* weights, measures and coins<br>* the Jewish calendar<br>* a guide to further reading for easy reference.</p>