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Near Eastern Archaeology: A Reader, 2nd ed.

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Near Eastern Archaeology: A Reader is a collection of more than 60 essays by major scholars in the field. This is the most up-to-date and complete book available on Levantine and Near Eastern archaeology. It is full of important research on a range of topics, and opens the door for nonspecialists to understand issues surrounding ancient artifacts and their relevance to the Bible.

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  • Provides a comprehensive look at Levantine and Near Eastern Archaeology
  • Offers 60 scholarly essays on a wide range of topics
  • Explores ancient artifacts and places from a biblical perspective

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“Finally, the need to ensure fertility, fundamental to an agriculturally-based society, meant that goddesses and gods were of critical importance to Canaanites. Iconographic representations of gods stress victory; those of godesses emphasize fecundity, sexuality, and death.” (Pages 347–348)

“Texts from Ugarit indicate the expiation of sin through sacrificial offerings. Offerings of livestock, agricultural goods, and luxury items are all attested in texts, particularly those from Ugarit, and through archaeological excavations.” (Page 345)

“rainfall commences in both regions in late September and continues until early April” (Page 7)

“comparatively meager mineral resources, mainly asphalt deposits and mineral spring” (Page 7)

“ceramic livers indicate the importance of divination in the sacred sphere” (Page 346)

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Suzanne Richard earned a PhD from Johns Hopkins University and currently teaches history and archaeology at Gannon University.

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