Life in Biblical Israel

Life in Biblical Israel

ISBN-10:
0664221483
ISBN-13:
9780664221485
Pub. Date:
01/01/2002
Publisher:
Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN-10:
0664221483
ISBN-13:
9780664221485
Pub. Date:
01/01/2002
Publisher:
Westminster John Knox Press
Life in Biblical Israel

Life in Biblical Israel

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Overview

This special-edition volume of the Library of Ancient Israel, based on the latest research, presents a vivid description of the world of Ancient Israel, covering such topics as domestic life, the means of existence, cultural expression, and religious practices. With over 175 full-color pictures and illustrations, Life in Biblical Israel opens the door to everyday life in biblical Israel for all readers. This volume is perfect for classrooms, coffee tables, and personal use.

Volumes in the Library of Ancient Israel draw on multiple disciplines—such as archaeology, anthropology, sociology, linguistics, and literary criticism—to illuminate the everyday realities and social subtleties these ancient cultures experienced. This series employs sophisticated methods resulting in original contributions that depict the reality of the people behind the Hebrew Bible and interprets these insights for a wide variety of readers.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780664221485
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date: 01/01/2002
Series: Library of Ancient Israel
Pages: 440
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Philip J. King is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. He is a former president of the American Schools of Oriental Research, the Society of Biblical Literature, and the Catholic Biblical Association of America.

Lawrence E. Stager is Dorot Professor of the Archaeology of Israel at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Illustrationsxi
Forewordxvii
Prefacexix
Abbreviationsxxi
Chronology of the Levantxxiii
1.Introduction: The Importance of the Everyday Life1
The Problem with Texts2
The Structure of Israelite Society4
The Work of Archaeologists6
The Rhythms of Life8
Micah and the Levite9
A Day in Micah's Household12
2.The Israelite House and Household21
Domestic Architecture21
Building Materials21
Pillared House28
Family and Kinship36
Kinsman-Redeemer38
Father's House39
Children40
Women49
Marriage54
Old Age58
Crimes and Punishments in the Family Context59
Meals for Family and Guests61
Hospitality61
Furniture63
Food Preparation64
Daily Meals67
Illness and Healing68
Hygiene69
Threats to Health71
Health Consultants76
Medical Procedures79
Religion and Healing82
3.The Means of Existence85
Farming and Animal Husbandry86
Physical Geography and Climate86
The Agricultural Year87
Agricultural Tools92
Cultivation and Processing of Edibles93
Other Flora107
Animal Husbandry112
Water Sources122
Springs123
Wells123
Cisterns126
Underground Reservoirs127
Arts and Crafts129
Pottery133
Textiles146
Tanning162
Metallurgy164
Travel, Transport, and Trade176
Overland Routes176
Seafaring178
Travel186
Transport186
Trade189
4.Patrimonial Kingdom201
The Royal City201
The Acropolis201
The Imperial Impact of Assyria on Israelite Architecture208
The King's Table210
Urban Water Systems210
Underground Water Systems210
Jerusalem213
Warfare, Armies, and Weapons223
Weapons of War224
Fortifications231
Armies239
Neo-Assyrian Warfare246
Neo-Babylonian Warfare251
5.Culture and the Expressive Life259
Dress and Adornments259
Clothing265
Jewelry and Ornaments276
Perfumes280
Cosmetics281
Grooming282
Aromatics284
Music, Song, and Dance285
Music and Its Functions285
Musical Instruments290
Dance298
Literacy and Schools300
Evidence of Writing300
Writing Materials304
Literacy310
Schools315
6.Religious Institutions319
Sacred Sites320
"High Places"320
Temples and Shrines330
Ritual Objects339
Altars339
Cult Stands340
Cult Figurines348
Votives352
Religious Practices353
Feasts353
Marzeah355
Sacrifices and Offerings357
"Clean" and "Unclean"362
Death, Burial, and Afterlife363
Tomb Types and Burial Customs363
Mourning372
Belief in the Afterlife373
Cult of the Dead376
Necromancy380
Epilogue383
Maps391
Bibliography395
Index of Biblical Passages and Ancient Sources413
Index of Modern Authors421
Index of Subjects426
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