The Torah.
It defines the Jewish religion and also has details of our early history.
The only source for this history, as of today, is the Torah (תורה).
1) The Tanakh (Hebrew Bible). 2) Jewish tradition 3) Archaeology. See the attached Related Link.
Ancient Greek translation of the Jewish scriptures. This was an Old Testament source for early Christians.
Because it defines Judaism; and (among other things) it records our early history.
Archaeological evidence, oral traditions, and written records from ancient civilizations like Egypt and Nubia are the main sources of information about early African culture. These sources help researchers understand the diverse cultural practices, beliefs, and innovations of early African societies.
Yes, Bede wrote "The Ecclesiastical History of the English People," which is a major source of information about early Anglo-Saxon England. It covers the history of England from the Roman occupation to Bede's own time in the early 8th century.
The following link gives a complete timeline according to traditional chronology. Deborah (Devorah) was one of the early Judges. http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-history/timeline-of-jewish-history
A:From the Old Testament, you learn what the Hebrews believed to be their history and the history of creation. Later Jewish history is considered more or less accurate, but scholars dismiss much of the Bible's history up to and including the early monarchy. You may also find information in the Old Testament to confirm your faith if you are a Christian.
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Christianity shares its early history with Judaism, as Jesus and his followers were Jewish. Additionally, Christianity also shared some early history with Greco-Roman religions, as it spread throughout the Roman Empire and interacted with pagan practices and beliefs.
Your local library would be a great source!