claim · claim_united_monarchy_not_binary
The United Monarchy debate is not a binary choice between a vast empire exactly as narrated and no historical Davidic or Jerusalem-centred polity.
The United Monarchy debate is not a binary choice between a vast empire exactly as narrated and no historical Davidic or Jerusalem-centred polity.
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Specialist reviewer: not recorded. Review date: not recorded.
Dataset workflow: supported. This is separate from specialist review.
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Evidence and sources
Supporting sources
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Contradicting sources
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Other source context
- informs · contextualizes
The United Monarchy: State of the Question — Zachary Thomas (2016)Shows multidimensional debate.
Locator: state of question - informs · proposes interpretation
The Two Houses of Israel: State Formation and the Origins of Pan-Israelite Identity — Omer Sergi (2023)Provides intermediate alternative.
Locator: asymmetric state model - informs · provides primary evidence
Tel Dan Stela: New Light on Aramaic and Jehu's Revolt — William M. Schniedewind (1996)Supports dynasty without scale.
Locator: House of David discussion
Referenced records
- Tel Dan Stele · entity
- United Monarchy tradition · entity
- Gradual development of the Judahite highland polity · event
- Early Iron Age development of Jerusalem · event