For over one hundred years archaeologists have explored the land of Israel, investigating such fascinating topics as the migrations of the patriarchs, the Israelites' conquest of Canaan, and the establishment of the monarchy by David and Solomon. In this book some of Israel's foremost archaeologists present a thorough and up-to-date survey of this research, providing an assessable introduction to early life in the land of the Bible.
The authors discuss the history of ancient Israel from the Neolithic era (eighth millennium B.C.E.) to the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the First Temple in 586 B.C.E. Each chapter describes a different era as seen through relevant archaeological discoveries. The reader is introduced to the first permanent settlements in the land of Israel, the crystallization of the political system of city-states, the nature of Canaanite culture, the Israelite patterns of settlement, and the division of the country into the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. The lavishly illustrated text explores and demonstrates developments in religious practices, architecture, technology, customs, arts and crafts, warfare, writing, cult practices, and trade.
The book will be a delightful and informative resource for anyone who has ever wanted to know more about the religious, scientific, or historical background to the events described in the Bible, or to current developments in the Middle East.
Edited by:
Amnon Ben-Tor Translated by:
R. Greenberg Imprint: Yale University Country of Publication: United States Edition: New edition Dimensions:
Height: 292mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 2mm
Weight: 1.315kg ISBN:9780300059199 ISBN 10: 0300059191 Pages: 448 Publication Date:23 February 1994 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
The Neolithic period; the Chalcolithic period; the Early Bronze Age; the Intermediate Bronze Age; the Middle Bronze Age; the Late Bronze Age; the Iron Age I; the Iron Age II-III.
