Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Our image of ancient Israel cannot escape the influence of biblical tales, but how far is the story we read in the Bible reflected in the archaelogical record? In this detailed survey of six centuries of material and historical evidence, the author looks at social structure, towns and villages, agriculture, trade and industry, warfare, language, religion and art, in an attempt to discover the truth about the Israelites.
Synopsis
In his wide-ranging and authoritative survey, beginning in the late 13th century B.C. and ending with the catastrophic fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C., Isserlin looks at all the aspects of Israelite culture, both material and intellectual, and places it within the context of the contemporary Near Eastern World. Readers will be able to compare the historical and archaeological record with the story as told in the Bible. 150 illustrations.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 290-297) and index.