“One other fact is significant: the domestic feasts and sacrifices of single families, which in David's time must still have been general, gradually declined and lost their importance as social circles widened and life became more public.”
Quote by Julius Wellhausen
Work
Prolegomena to the History of Israel: With a Reprint of the Article 'Israel' from the Encyclopaedia Britannica
'Prolegomena to the History of Israel' is a scholarly work that delves into the historical and cultural background of Israel. It includes a reproduction of an article on Israel from the Encyclopaedia Britannica, providing a comprehensive look at the region's history and its place in the broader historical narrative. more
Author
Julius Wellhausen
Julius Wellhausen (May 17, 1844 - January 7, 1918) was a German historian and theologian, renowned for his research on the Hebrew Bible. He is considered one of the most important historians of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the field of biblical studies. more