Archaeology of the Land of the Bible, Vol. 1: 10,000–586 B.C.E.

by Amihai Mazar

Publisher:

Yale University Press

, 1990

Overview

Step-by-step, era-by-era, author Amihai Mazar shows just what each major archaeological discovery has to say about the mysterious stories of the Bible. It’s all here, from the mundane clay jars of the ancient households of Palestine to the beautiful sculpture and jewelry that passed through these lands on the primitive trade routes. From the first settlements in the land of the Bible to the tumultuous period of the divided monarchy of Israel and Judah and the destruction of the First Temple by Nebuchadnezzar, Mazar’s overview of the biblical life and the archaeological evidence to support it is without parallel.

Contents

Top Highlights

“The prerequisites of an ancient settlement were sufficient land, water availability, communication routes, and a defendable position. A combination of these features was found only in limited areas of Palestine, mainly close to perennial fountains and rivers. Once a site was chosen, it was obviously also suited to the needs of later generations, and the subsequent occupations in the same place created the artificial mound known as a tell.” (Page 9)

“The third phase in the evolution of the archaeology of Palestine began after the 1948 Israeli War of Independence, when Palestine was divided between the states of Jordan and Israel.” (Page 14)

“Palestine, in fact, should be considered part of the more extensive region generally denoted ‘the Levant,’ including Palestine, Lebanon, and the western half of Syria (the Orontes Valley and the region of Aleppo), which have various common geographic and climatic factors. The Levant’s southern part, comprising Palestine, Lebanon, and southern Syria, constitutes a homogeneous unit which conforms with the biblical definition of the Land of Canaan.” (Pages 2–3)

“Archaeological excavation is destructive; once excavated, an area is essentially closed to further research. Consequently, the documentation, registration, and publication of all phenomena and finds in the field are vital.” (Page 25)

“Transjordan is divided into several subregions. In the north, it is bordered by Mount Hermon, 2,500 m above sea level” (Page 6)

Product Details

• Title: Archaeology of the Land of the Bible, 10,000–586 B.C.E.
• Author: Amihai Mazar
• Series: Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Print Publication Date: 1990
• Logos Release Date: 2010
• Pages: 608
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible › Antiquities; Palestine › Antiquities
• ISBNs: 9780300140071, 030014007X
• Resource ID: LLS:ARCHLANDBBL01
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T21:54:54Z

About Amihai Mazar

Amihai Mazar is a senior lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel. He has studied under the giants in the field of archaeology, including Trude Dothan and Yigael Yadin.