Roland de Vaux, ‘The Early History of Israel’

Originally published in the Jewish Chronicle, 12th May 1978. The Early History of Israel. By Roland de Vaux. Translated by David Smith. (Vol. I “From the Beginnings to the Exodus and Covenant at Sinai;” Vol. II “From the Entry into Canaan to the Period of the Judges.”) Darton, Longman and Todd. £16 (2 volume set). If…