Archaeology And The Religion Of Israel
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A landmark work in biblical archaeology and religious history, Archaeology and the Religion of Israel presents a rigorous, scholarly examination of how ancient Near Eastern archaeological discoveries illuminate the development of Israelite religion. William Foxwell Albright, one of the twentieth century's most influential archaeologists, argues that material evidence from excavations across the Levant corroborates and enriches our understanding of the Hebrew Bible's religious traditions. With authoritative precision, the work details the evolution of Israelite worship, the role of the priesthood, and the significance of cultic objects and sacred sites uncovered through decades of fieldwork. Albright's tone is confident and academic, grounding theological interpretation in empirical evidence and situating Israelite religion within the broader context of Canaanite and ancient Near Eastern cultures. This seminal text remains an essential reference for scholars of biblical studies, ancient history, and the archaeology of the ancient world.
Author: William Foxwell Albright
Format: Hardback
Published: 1956, The Johns Hopkins Press
Genre: Archaeology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work in biblical archaeology and religious history, Archaeology and the Religion of Israel presents a rigorous, scholarly examination of how ancient Near Eastern archaeological discoveries illuminate the development of Israelite religion. William Foxwell Albright, one of the twentieth century's most influential archaeologists, argues that material evidence from excavations across the Levant corroborates and enriches our understanding of the Hebrew Bible's religious traditions. With authoritative precision, the work details the evolution of Israelite worship, the role of the priesthood, and the significance of cultic objects and sacred sites uncovered through decades of fieldwork. Albright's tone is confident and academic, grounding theological interpretation in empirical evidence and situating Israelite religion within the broader context of Canaanite and ancient Near Eastern cultures. This seminal text remains an essential reference for scholars of biblical studies, ancient history, and the archaeology of the ancient world.