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Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Archaeology
Zangenberg, Professor Jurgen K (Leiden University); Faust, Chair Avraham (Bar-Ilan University); Alpert Nakhai, Acting Beth (University Of Arizona); W
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Description for Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Archaeology
Hardcover. The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Archaeology represents a new way of conceiving of the relationship between archaeology and biblical studies. The Encyclopedia captures the dynamics of current scholarship and links archaeological finds to the biblical texts. Editor(s): Master, Daniel M.; Zangenberg, Jurgen K.; Faust, Avraham; Nakhai, Beth Alpert; White, L. Michael. Series: Oxford Encyclopedias of the Bible. Num Pages: 1188 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBA; HDDH; HRCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 289 x 90. Weight in Grams: 3450.
The connection between archaeology and the Bible was forged by the discoveries of the nineteenth century, and archaeological finds became the primary catalyst for changes in biblical studies throughout the twentieth century. A distinct subfield, Biblical Archaeology as conceived by William Albright, arose to cope with the explosion in information recovered from expeditions of importance for biblical studies. For many years, under Albright's influence, the hybrid field of Biblical Archaeology had a life of its own in the United States and was considered a coherent discipline. But many outside of Albright's sphere were unsure whether this field was a ... Read more
The connection between archaeology and the Bible was forged by the discoveries of the nineteenth century, and archaeological finds became the primary catalyst for changes in biblical studies throughout the twentieth century. A distinct subfield, Biblical Archaeology as conceived by William Albright, arose to cope with the explosion in information recovered from expeditions of importance for biblical studies. For many years, under Albright's influence, the hybrid field of Biblical Archaeology had a life of its own in the United States and was considered a coherent discipline. But many outside of Albright's sphere were unsure whether this field was a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
1152
Condition
New
Series
Oxford Encyclopedias of the Bible
Number of Pages
1188
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780199846535
SKU
V9780199846535
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About Zangenberg, Professor Jurgen K (Leiden University); Faust, Chair Avraham (Bar-Ilan University); Alpert Nakhai, Acting Beth (University Of Arizona); W
Daniel M. Master is Associate Professor of Archaeology at Wheaton College (Il.) and research associate of the Harvard Semitic Museum. He is co-Principal Investigator and Field Director of the Leon Levy Expedition to Ashkelon, Israel and co-editor of the final publication reports on Ashkelon (2008) and Tell Dothan (2005). His articles focus on the role of economy in the Bronze ... Read more
Reviews for Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Archaeology
"The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Archaeology is a useful addition to the list of encyclopedias in these fields. It is different in its approach because it seeks to promote long-term change in geographic and social patterns as a template for interpreting the archaeology of the region, and enhancing the reading of the texts, and because it breaks with ... Read more