| Archaeology of Israel: Constructing the Past, Interpreting the Present Contributor(s): Asher Silberman, Neil (Editor), Small, David B. (Editor), Mein, Andrew (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1850756503 ISBN-13: 9781850756507 Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press OUR PRICE: $242.55 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 1997 Annotation: This challenging volume offers a timely and extensive overview of the current state of archaeology in Israel. Contributed by leading scholars, the essays focus on current problems and cutting-edge issues, ranging from reviews of ongoing excavations to new analytical approaches. Of interest not only to archaeologists, but to social historians as well, the topics include archaeology and social history, archaeology and ethnicity, as well as the overarching issue of how texts and archaeological knowledge are to be combined in the reconstruction of ancient Israel. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General |
| Dewey: 933 |
| LCCN: 97154186 |
| Series: Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.01" H x 6.62" W x 9.48" (1.43 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This challenging volume offers a timely and extensive overview of the current state of archaeology in Israel. Contributed by leading scholars, the essays focus on current problems and cutting-edge issues, ranging from reviews of ongoing excavations to new analytical approaches. Of interest not only to archaeologists, but to social historians as well, the topics include archaeology and social history, archaeology and ethnicity, as well as the overarching issue of how texts and archaeological knowledge are to be combined in the reconstruction of ancient Israel. |