Life in Biblical Israel (Library of Ancient Israel Series)
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...
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This special volume in the Library of Ancient Israel is based on the latest research and presents a vivid description of the world of ancient Israel. Life in Biblical Israel covers topics such as domestic life, the means of existence, cultural expression, and religious practices. With over 200 photographs, illustrations, and maps, this volume opens the door to everyday life in biblical Israel for all readers.
IllustrationsxiForewordxviiPrefacexixAbbreviationsxxiChronology of the Levantxxiii1.Introduction: The Importance of the Everyday Life1The Problem with Texts2The Structure of Israelite Society4The Work of Archaeologists6The Rhythms of Life8Micah and the Levite9A Day in Micah's Household122.The Israelite House and Household21Domestic Architecture21Building Materials21Pillared House28Family and Kinship36Kinsman-Redeemer38Father's House39Children40Women49Marriage54Old Age58Crimes and Punishments in the Family Context59Meals for Family and Guests61Hospitality61Furniture63Food Preparation64Daily Meals67Illness and Healing68Hygiene69Threats to Health71Health Consultants76Medical Procedures79Religion and Healing823.The Means of Existence85Farming and Animal Husbandry86Physical Geography and Climate86The Agricultural Year87Agricultural Tools92Cultivation and Processing of Edibles93Other Flora107Animal Husbandry112Water Sources122Springs123Wells123Cisterns126Underground Reservoirs127Arts and Crafts129Pottery133Textiles146Tanning162Metallurgy164Travel, Transport, and Trade176Overland Routes176Seafaring178Travel186Transport186Trade1894.Patrimonial Kingdom201The Royal City201The Acropolis201The Imperial Impact of Assyria on Israelite Architecture208The King's Table210Urban Water Systems210Underground Water Systems210Jerusalem213Warfare, Armies, and Weapons223Weapons of War224Fortifications231Armies239Neo-Assyrian Warfare246Neo-Babylonian Warfare2515.Culture and the Expressive Life259Dress and Adornments259Clothing265Jewelry and Ornaments276Perfumes280Cosmetics281Grooming282Aromatics284Music, Song, and Dance285Music and Its Functions285Musical Instruments290Dance298Literacy and Schools300Evidence of Writing300Writing Materials304Literacy310Schools3156.Religious Institutions319Sacred Sites320"High Places"320Temples and Shrines330Ritual Objects339Altars339Cult Stands340Cult Figurines348Votives352Religious Practices353Feasts353Marzeah355Sacrifices and Offerings357"Clean" and "Unclean"362Death, Burial, and Afterlife363Tomb Types and Burial Customs363Mourning372Belief in the Afterlife373Cult of the Dead376Necromancy380Epilogue383Maps391Bibliography395Index of Biblical Passages and Ancient Sources413Index of Modern Authors421Index of Subjects426
