This course provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Israel from the time of the patriarchs to the Roman period. The course will explore the biblical narrative and its historical context, the development of the Israelite state, the role of the prophets, the Babylonian exile, and the post-exilic period. The course will also examine the archaeological evidence and its relationship to the biblical account. Students will learn about the methods and techniques used by archaeologists to uncover the past, including excavation, survey, and artifact analysis. The course will also explore the challenges and limitations of using archaeological evidence to reconstruct the past. The course will provide students with a deeper understanding of the history of ancient Israel and the methods used to study it. It will also provide students with a critical understanding of the relationship between the biblical narrative and the archaeological record. The course will be of interest to students of biblical studies, archaeology, and history. It provides a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of faith and history.