The lives of ordinary people in ancient Israel : where archaeology and the Bible intersect /

Dever, William G.

The lives of ordinary people in ancient Israel : where archaeology and the Bible intersect / William G. Dever. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2012. - x, 436 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p.382-421) and index.

On history and history writing -- The challenges of writing a history of ancient Israel -- The natural setting -- The database: sites and hierarchies -- Cities and towns -- Towns, villages, and everyday life -- Socioeconomic structures -- Religion and cult -- Israel's neighbors -- Warfare and the end.

9780802867018 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0802867014

2012002494


Bible.--Old Testament--Antiquities.


Jews--Social life and customs--To 70 A.D.
Community life--History--Palestine--To 70 A.D.
Religion and culture--History--Palestine--To 70 A.D..
Cities and towns--Palestine.


Palestine--Social life and customs--To 70 A.D.

DS112 / .D48 2012

220.9/5