Warfare in the Old Testament brides the gap between the modern reader and the world of the Old Testament by using textual and physical evidence to describe ancient military practices in Israel, Egypt, Philistia, Assyria, Babylon, and Persia. Filled with illustrations and maps, this full-color volume enriches many biblical accounts by showing how Israel and the surrounding nations did battle. Of special interest are the author's treatments of the role that religion played in ancient warfare practices.

Introduction: "I can't imagine life without the army." -- Israel: The Army of the Kingdom of God -- Egypt: Armies of the Pharaohs -- Philista: Israel's Neighbor and Enemy -- Assryia: Brutal Masters of the Ancient Near East -- Babylon: Heir to Assyrian Dominance -- Persia: Final Rulers from the East.