E5 - The Early Israelites

Who were the early Israelites—and where did they come from?In this episode, the Bronze Age Collapse tears apart the eastern Mediterranean, and the Egyptian Empire loses its hold on Canaan. We trace what that collapse looked like on the ground—and the opportunities it created for the people living through it.Overlooking the ashes of the Canaanite cities, new communities take shape in the highlands. The Israelites forge a new life. We step inside an early Israelite home, exploring their culture before turning to the deeper question of how they got there.Were they invaders, nomads, or just Canaanites looking for a better life?Read the episode and bonus content at: https://historyofthejews.substack.com/You can also reach me at: [email protected]