Biblical times

Oil lamp of the Age of Bronze

The Patriarchs


Jewish history began 4,000 years ago
Moses by Michelangelo

Exodus and Settlement


Moses by Michelangelo, San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome
King David touching the lira

The Monarchy


King David touching the lira of an illustrated manuscript, Italy, century 15th. Museum Israel, Jerusalem
Prophet

The Prophets


Prophet, by Jakob Steinhardt Courtesy: R.Ben-Haim
Seal bearing the inscription to Shema

Divided Monarchy


Seal bearing the inscription to Shema, servant of Jeroboam, from Megiddo (Israel Antiquities Authority)
Rivers of Babylon

The First Exile (586-538 BCE)


On the rivers of Babylon by E.M. Lilien