Ben–tor: The Archaeology Of Ancient Israel (cloth) - Hardcover

Ben–tor, Amnon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0300047681 ISBN 13: 9780300047684

Publisher: Yale University Press, 1992

Synopsis

Ben-Tor, Amnon [editor]. The Archaeology of Ancient Israel. Translated by R. Greenberg. New Haven and London, Yale University Press, 1992. 22 cm x 29 cm. XXI, 398 pages. With 47 colour plate illustrations. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. Includes the following chapters: Introduction, The Neolithic Period, The Chalcolithic Period, The Early Bronze Age, The Intermediate Bronze Age, The Middle Age, The Late Bronze Age, and The Iron Age. Sub-chapters include for example:- What is Biblical Archaeology?, Establishment of Farmer-Pastoralist Villages, The Wadi Rabah Culture, Origin and Fate of the Chalcolithic Population, Tombs and Burial Customs, and Fortifications of Late Bronze Age Towns. Illustrated throughout both in colour and black and white.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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 accessible 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.

Synopsis:

In this illustrated book, some of Israel's foremost archaeologists present a survey of early life in the land of the Bible, from the Neolithic era (eighth millenium BC) to the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the First Temple in 586 BC. It is a resource for anyone who wants to know more about the religious, scientific or historical background of the region.

About this edition

• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0300047681
• ISBN 13: 9780300047684
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 422