Ancient Canaan and Israel: New Perspectives
The newest evidence and interpretation of all facets of life in ancient Canaan and Israel as investigated by archaeologists and other researchers.
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Golden (anthropology, Drew U., Fairleigh Dickinson U., Madison, NJ) presents a 4,000-year history of the Holy Land that incorporates new findings from excavations and shifts in the field's theoretical underpinnings. After introducing the ancient cultures of the southern Levant and resources for their study, he situates these cultures in geographic, economic, social, political, religious, material culture, and intellectual contexts. The author discusses current controversies, including "biblical archeology" as supporting modern political agendas. The well-illustrated volume includes a chronology, glossary, and an extensive reference list for further study by nonspecialists. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Ch. 1Introduction3Ch. 2Environment and ecology15Ch. 3Historical and chronological setting28Ch. 4Origins, growth, and decline of Levantine cultures45Ch. 5Economics73Ch. 6Social organization108Ch. 7Politics139Ch. 8Religion and ideology173Ch. 9Material culture206Ch. 10Intellectual accomplishments241Ch. 11Major controversies and future directions263
