Andre Chouraqui is a writer, historian, essayist, and author of works on the history of the Bible that have gained worldwide fame and received high critical acclaim. His deep knowledge of biblical texts, ethnographic and archaeological material allowed him to create a vivid picture of the daily life of ancient Israel in its heyday - during the reigns of Samuel, David and Solomon. The publishers hope that familiarity with the everyday concerns of the people of the Old Testament will bring the modern reader closer to understanding the spiritual heritage of the greatest book of mankind - the Bible.