The Archaeology of the Holy Land: From the Destruction of Solomon's Temple to the Muslim Conquest

This book provides an introduction to the archaeology and history of ancient Palestine - modern Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian territories - from the destruction of Solomon's temple in 586 BCE to the Muslim conquest in 640 CE. Special attention is paid to the archaeology of Jerusalem and the Second Temple period, in the time of Herod the Great and Jesus. For each period, the book offers a historical background for the Mediterranean world and the ancient Near East, as well as the events in Palestine. Major sites such as Masada, Caesarea Maritima, and Petra are examined in archaeological and historical detail, along with the material culture - coins, pottery, glass, and stone vessels - of each period. This book provides a thorough overview of the archaeology of this historically vibrant part of the world.

Author: Jodi Magness
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 08/27/2012
Pages: 397
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.00w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9780521124133
ISBN10: 0521124131
BISAC Categories:
- History | Ancient | General
- Art | History | Ancient & Classical
- Religion | Biblical Studies | New Testament | General