Anchor Bible Reference Library (16 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Trade paperback. Light tanning. Minor reading wear.

Paperback. Condition: New. Paperback. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Dust jacket in archival protector. Text is unmarked.

black 1/2 cloth hardcover 8vo. (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. ink underlined copy in good cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. minor fading to spine cloth at bottom. edges clean. approximately 74 pages with ink underlining (black or red), occasional margin note, starting in chapter 8. dustwrapper in fine cond. minor wrinkling, not torn or price clipped. nice reading or study copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, no remainder markings. first edition so stated. first printing (#1 in # line). x+450p. glossy b&w photo illustrations. 5 b&w maps. selected bibliography. index of texts. index of scholars. index of subjects. ancient history. archaeology. ancient literature. ancient religion. judaism. christianity. biblical studies. ~ This crucial account of the passionate beginnings of the early Jewish nation offers one of those rare glimpses into the past that can truly illuminate the present. With the recent advent of the nascent forces of nationalism throughout the world, Doron Mendels lends balance and focus to the study of what drives this fundamental urge within the peculiar~ but critical ~ context of the Middle East, with its varied peoples and troubled history. In The Rise and Fall of Jewish Nationalism, Doron Mendels states, "We do not pretend to relate history as it really happened, but as the historians of the time perceived it." Their perception of Jewish nationalism is what this book is about. Mendels combines his unique insight into ancient Palestine with a careful analysis of historical and literary sources, from Josephus to New Testament apocrypha, to explore the development of Jewish nationalism. Beginning with the understanding that every religious Jew who believed in the Scriptures had nationalistic ideas, Mendels explores his subject within the context of the nationalism present in the Hellenistic world. Provided with the ancient symbols of political nationalism, including Army, Territory, Temple, and Kingship, the modern reader is led naturally into issues that are of profound relevance to the current situation in the Middle East. Questions that Mendels raises regarding such concerns as the status of non~Jews in the land of Israel, the historical impetus behind boundary disputes, and the use of violence to achieve a prophetic vision, startlingly echo the thorny questions raised by the Israeli~Palestinian peace talks of today.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Clean, unmarked copy, tight and solid. BP/Religion/BiblicalStudies.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Octavo. Fine in fine DJ. Page: xii, 305.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Dust jacket in archival protector.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 544 pages.

red & dark red 1/2 cloth hardcover 8vo. (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. tiny tear at spine bottom, not price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. first edition so stated. first printing (#1 in # line). dark green endpapers. xiv+880p. 26 b&w figures. bibliography. index of authors. index of subjects. index of bible references. religion. ancient literature. ancient history. judaism. biblical studies. theology. philosophy. psychology. ~ The controversial premise of History and Prophecy is that the Bible was created from the very outset as a work of literature and not simply handed down in the form of oral stories from one generation to another. In this explosive survey of the whole Hebrew Bible, author Brian Peckham cuts against the grain of scholarly opinion by taking seriously the fact that the Bible is a work of literature modeled on such ancient authors as Homer and Hesiod~and was undoubtedly the product of a literate society, the creation of people who knew how to read and write for an audience that read, listened, and understood. Peckham provides the evidence that the biblical text at first was written; that from the beginning it was read and provoked written response; that it was quoted and alluded to in later writings; that what seemed right or evident to one writer was disputed, corrected, and reinterpreted by another; that nothing of significance in the process was erased or omitted but was preserved and inscribed with the rest for all time. In this provocative book, the biblical text is read as literature~from start to finish, as continuous, meaningful, and complete with distinctive literary forms and genres. It was written to be read and performed. Its authors were poets, singers, orators, lawyers, priests, and scholars whose audiences were those gathered in the squares and gates of Jerusalem, or who met at wells and springs scattered throughout Israel. It comprised occasional drama, tragedy and comedy, ballads and speeches, debates and disputations, traditional stories: in short, the stuff of books and libraries and literary appreciation. Finally, History and Prophecy reconstructs the history of ancient Israel as it was understood and interpreted by the writers of the Bible. It traces the development of images and ideas about Israel's origin, makeup, and role in world affairs from their earliest literary expression through the most exciting and difficult turies in the nation's history.…

blue embossed & gilt decorative full cloth hardcover 8vo. (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. very fine cond. mint cond. looks new. like new. as new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. tiny nick to spine top & 1cm tear front top corner, not price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. first edition so stated. first printing (nap). xxx+572p+info about author & studies center. 11 b&w maps. 8 tables. approximately 275 b&w illustrations. bibliographic notes at end of each chapter. glossary. general index. scriptures index. ancient history. archaeology. ancient literature. religion. ~ The second volume of the distinguished Anchor Bible Reference Library presents a comprehensive, up~to~date overview of the archaeological research in the Land of the Bible. Israeli archaeologist Amihai Mazar introduces the achievements of the dynamic archaeological research in Israel and Jordan and discusses its implications for our knowledge of the world of the Old Testament. The volume covers the period starting with the first permanent settlements around 10,000 B.C.E., and ends with the destruction of the First Temple by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 B.C.E. and the Babylonian domination of the country. Each of the archaeological periods is presented against its historical and biblical background. Various aspects of the material culture of each period are discussed: the distribution of settlements, the discoveries in the main sites, aspects of civil and religious architecture, pottery making, metallurgy, agriculture, crafts and arts, weapons, jewelry, ritual objects, writing, burial customs, and evidence for trade and cultural relations with neighboring countries. All these subjects are briefly introduced to create the jigsaw puzzle out of which archaeologists reconstruct the cultural history of the country. The relationship between the archaeological evidence and biblical history is discussed in all relevant chapters. The book is illustrated with hundreds of line drawings, maps, photographs, and charts. Bibliographic references provide access to the most recent publications on each of the issues under discussion. This introductory synthesis was written for students and scholars, as well as for those readers interested in expanding their knowledge of the Bible and its world.…

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. Copyright © 1991 by John P. Meier/Novemb. 484 + x pp. Flawless copy and dust jacket. Relevant newspaper article placed by previous owner included. Over-sized and/or over weight book; extra postage required. Please note that large and/or heavy items may incur an additional shipping charge. Pictures of actual copy -not displayed here!- available upon request. Patrice Fodero (Book Design); Joel Peter Johnson (Jacket Painting); Laura Fox (Jacket Desigin) (illustrator).…

BOOK HARDCOVER. The anchor Bible Reference Library, Doubleday i, NY London Toronto Sydney and Auckland.1988, in 8 ( 24 x 16 cm), 265 pages. Hard cover with jacket. +++++++ This book is an invitation to think about Jesus and his time. The author shows how the jewish Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls and other ancient evidence contribute to the picture of Jesus as part of Judaism - avery interesting analysis of Jewish-Christian relations in antiquity and today - Good condition.…

Hard Cover. Condition: NF. Dust Jacket Condition: NF. First Edition, 2nd Printing. Octavo. Brown boards quarterbound in a brown backstrip with shiny copper foil lettering on the spine. Book has a very faint bump at the tail of the spine. Light blue endpapers. Binding is straight and tight. Pages are all clean, white, and crisp. 484 pages. Dust Jacket - has a nearly unnoticable trace of rubbing at the extreme tip of the upper front outside corner - jacket is otherwise all clean, bright, and sharp. May require additional shipping for orders requesting International or Priority services. A lovely copy, uncommon in nice condition. Joel Peter Johnson (illustrator).…

Binding sound, text unmarked. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. No ownership marks. Minimal faint foxing to top edges. Robust packaging. Tracking is always added to USA orders. It can be added to other overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. Dustwrapper protected in removable clear plastic sleeve. Size: xxxvii, 878pp. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Vol. 1 contains apocalyptic literature and Testaments; Vol II contains expansions of the Old Testament, legends, wisdom and philosophical literature, prayers, psalms and odes, fragments of lost Judeo-Hellenistic worlds. This important work made use of new discoveries of ancient texts: The Dead Sea Scrolls and the discovery of ancient texts at Nag Hamadi, Egypt, presenting a much wider, theologically diverse picture of Jewish and Christian thought in post 70 AD near-eastern world. Both volumes have red, cloth-covered boards w/very light wear; Strong bindings; Clean texts; Both books very large and heavy, expect elevated shipping costs. Inquiries encouraged, photos available. Professional book seller with storefront since 1975. All orders carefully packaged and promptly shipped.…

Hardcover. Very good condition in very good dust jackets. ]. Three volumes, separately paged.