Archaeology of the Land of the Bible
by Amihai Mazar & Ephraim Stern
This two volume book in the Anchor Bible Reference Library is one of the most up-to-date surveys of biblical archaeology. It covers the archaeology of biblical lands from the earliest times up to the end of the Persian period. Mazar and Stern are experienced excavators, who are among the best in biblical archaeology. The books are written in a clear, readable style that makes them accessible to most readers that have an interest in biblical archaeology.
Mazar's volume covers the periods from 10,000 BCE up to conquest of Jerusalem in 586 BCE. Mazar places the history of Palestine, biblical stories, and emergence of early and monarchic Israel in a clear archaeological context. more...
Stern's volume covers the Neo-Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian, and Persian periods. Stern reviews the excavations and surveys, pottery, coins, burial practices, and other aspects of the material culture in these critical periods of biblical archaeology. more...
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