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Title: The Modern Scholar

Subtitle: The History of Ancient Israel: From the Patriarchs Through the Romans

Author: Eric H. Cline

Narrator: Eric H. Cline

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-27-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 128 votes

Genres: History, World

Publisher's Summary:

Israel conjures up myriad associations for peoples of all cultures and religious backgrounds. Inextricably associated with the world's three most prominent religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), Israel is steeped in history and conflict, much of which is known through the tales of biblical figures such as Moses, David, Solomon, and, of course, Jesus Christ.But how much of the Bible can be relied upon as accurate history? And how much of the biblical record can be verified through archaeology? Esteemed professor, researcher, and author Eric H. Cline of The George Washington University addresses these and other questions in this fascinating series of lectures.

©2006 Eric H. Cline; (P)2006 Recorded Books

Members Reviews:

Religious Beliefs and History to Intertwine as One

I was really excited to hear this lecture because so often historians can easily discount the religions and religions can dismiss history. This book was a great middle view that covered the facts but didn't discount religious beliefs! It was great!

A great, yet brief survey of Ancient Jewish histor

This was a very accessible, and easy to follow lecture series. It is very nice that audible includes a link to download the course guide.

The author is knowledgeable. He presents a balanced story that neither wholeheartedly endorses, nor completely rejects any religious traditions. He simply relates what is verifiable, and what some of the major competing ideas are regarding specific events or persons.

He clearly establishes his criterion for accepting stories from ancient texts as historically verifiable. He wants to have three independent sources before he is comfortable with accepting something as an historical fact.

I wish there were more lectures. I will listen to these lectures multiple times. They are informative and interesting to any would-be scholar regardless of individual ideologies and beliefs.

Good But a Little Biased

Professor Cline makes this course interesting. He does come into this work assuming that some parts of the Old Testament are not true. This is an understandable viewpoint, but it might concern some faithful Jewish and Christian believers.

History of Israel

Would you consider the audio edition of The Modern Scholar to be better than the print version?

I love the audio version. It is much easier to listen to while I am driving or working around the house. I always love printed material over audio material. There are benefits to both. On printed material I can write my notes. that is the major advantage to me.

What did you like best about this story?

I like the way the teacher went in chronological order and he keep the story succinct and easy to understand. He was not wordy or verbose.

What about the narrators performance did you like?

He spoke at a nice pace.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The Jewish revolts and the capture of the eagle standard.

Any additional comments?

This was a exhaustive study of the people of Israel from the bible to now. he included biblical information and historical faces and other helpful information. I highly recommend it!!!!

A very good piece of work!

What did you love best about The Modern Scholar?

An excellent introduction to a very complex and long history.