Abraham and Moses...not only spiritual leaders but generals as well. A fascinating look at the state of military tactics and technology in the biblical era. The analysis of the conflicts described in the Bible from a historical/military perspective helps bring to life that portion of the text. it also offers a new appreciation of the state of affairs in Israel at the time. The additional asides on how such tales were also employed by modern commanders (Monty in WWII for example), enhances their relevance to the present day in ways more than historical or spiritual.
The film describes not only the Israelites but their chief opponents, with a description of their likely weapons and tactics. Reconstructions of combats based on the biblical descriptions help bring alive this look at a people in a strategic & economically important area awash in conflict with their neighbors. Definitely recommended viewing for a look at just what parts of the biblical texts may be describing when it speaks of the battles of Saul or Gideon's raid.
The film describes not only the Israelites but their chief opponents, with a description of their likely weapons and tactics. Reconstructions of combats based on the biblical descriptions help bring alive this look at a people in a strategic & economically important area awash in conflict with their neighbors. Definitely recommended viewing for a look at just what parts of the biblical texts may be describing when it speaks of the battles of Saul or Gideon's raid.