ABSTRACT

First published in 1901, this study of the social life of the Hebrews considers both the time of the judges and the time of the monarchy. Written in a popularly scientific style, designed to appeal to students of ancient Middle East and biblical history as well as the general reader, this work details the social life and history of allied Semitic races, covering the period of time from the settlement of Canaan to the breakup of the Northern Kingdom in 722 BC.

part I|98 pages

The time of the judges

chapter Chapter I|12 pages

The social life of the hebrews

chapter Chapter II|9 pages

The environment

chapter Chapter III|8 pages

The clan

chapter Chapter IV|7 pages

The family

chapter Chapter V|8 pages

The social significance of sacrifice

chapter Chapter VI|21 pages

The influence of individuals

chapter Chapter VII|7 pages

Industry, trade, and travel

chapter Chapter VIII|12 pages

Characteristic stories

chapter Chapter IX|8 pages

The religion of the people

chapter Chapter X|4 pages

The rise of nationalism

part II|132 pages

The time of the monarchy

chapter Chapter I|10 pages

Literary sources for the period

chapter Chapter II|8 pages

The changed environment

chapter Chapter III|9 pages

The passing of the clan

chapter Chapter IV|8 pages

The family and the home

chapter Chapter V|9 pages

Village and city life

chapter Chapter VI|8 pages

The industrial life

chapter Chapter VII|8 pages

Warfare

chapter Chapter VIII|8 pages

Literature and education

chapter Chapter IX|8 pages

Manneks and moeals

chapter Chapter X|19 pages

Laws and their infringement

chapter Chapter XI|11 pages

Sickness and death

chapter Chapter XII|18 pages

The purification of yahwism

chapter Chapter XIII|6 pages

The conclusion