This book argues that the Jewish kingdom of the Bible was real, as were its first three kings, Saul, David, and Solomon – even if the biblical stories distort their actions to glorify them. Combining fresh archaeological evidence with astute readings of key texts, the authors offer a compelling reconstruction of this fascinating ancient polity.Publisher: Cambridge University PressAuthor(s): Zev I. (Shalom Hartman Institute, Jerusalem) FarberIllustration(s): Worked examples or ExercisesNumber of pages: 464Publication date: 2025Dimensions: 162 x 237 x 35Cover type: Hardback