Outline: Chapter 2

The Ancient Near East

I. Hebrews: "The Children of Israel"
     Abraham
     Moses
   A. United Kingdom
     1. Saul, the First King
     2. David and Jerusalem
     3. Solomon's Temple
B. Divided Kingdom: Captivity and Return
     1. Israel
         Northern Kingdom of Israel
         capital: Samaria
         conquered by Assyria, 722
     2. Judah
         fall of Jerusalem to Nebuchadnezzar, 587
         Babylonian Captivity
C. Spiritual Dimensions of Israel
     1. Yahweh as God
     2. Hebrew Bible: Covenant, Law, and Prophets
D. Social Structure of the Hebrews
     1. Men of Rank and Influence
     2. Marriage and the Family
     3. Men and Women

II. Neighbors of the Israelites: Phoenicians
   A. Explorers to the West
      1. trade
      2. Carthage
   B. Alphabet

III.Assyrian Empire
   A. Ashurbanipal
   B. Military Machine
   C. Society and Culture
     1. Free and Nonfree
     2. Agriculture and Trade
     3. Relief Sculpture

IV. Neo-Babylonian Empire
  A. Nebuchadnezzar II
  B. City of Babylon
     1. Hanging Gardens