Ancient Israel by 
The Cambridge history of the Bible. by 
A History of the English Bible as Literature by 
The origin of the history of Israel [electronic resource] : Herodotus's Histories as blueprint for the first books of the Bible by 
Study Bible history online with popular books, texts, and writings on the beginning of the early church. Information found in these resources includes chronological timelines, Biblical facts, and overviews of history of both BC (Before Christ) and AD (Anno Domini). Writings including creeds, confessions, and catechisms allow for the study of Christian doctrine, principles of faith and religious instructions. Other online historical books including Fox’s Book of Martyrs and the Works of Flavius Josephus give detailed historical accounts the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ through the beginning of the early church and Reformation. Source: Bible Study Tools: History