Life in Biblical Israel (Library of Ancient Israel) by Philip J. King (PDF)

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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.

User’s Reviews

Editorial Reviews: Review “Overall, the book is superb, overflowing with insights into the Biblical world.” — Biblical Archaeology Review, May/June 2002 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.

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐These so-called “scholars” need to stop speculating, when they do not even have a grasp on the culture of the Hebrews.There are a plethora of issues with this book, but I will only mention one specific.Pros:This book is beautifully done, and is a real pleasure to thumb through. It looks good on a shelf, and also feels good in the hands. It can be easy to follow, at times, but that is where the pros end.Cons:The authors literally make things up, and speculate far too much. Someone who might be looking for a better understanding, but not educated on the topic, will certainly be led in the wrong direction, and will be taught falsehoods as fact. They commonly use terms such as “probably” and “may” and “no doubt”, etc, etc, etc. These are speculative terms used to push theory/speculation as fact.Those who already have a full grasp of the Hebrew mindset, and the way things were actually done and why, will quickly be able to point out a vast number of problems in the text. One specific thing to point out, is the speculation that the Purple paint used by the Priests was from “shellfish” and mollusks. The priests would have NEVER extracted ink from unclean things to use in the Holy Place, never.When does the pure theory and speculation stop? It completely corrupts the facts, and distorts people’s understanding.

⭐Nobody seriously teaching the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible should be without this book. It’s the kind of book I hesitate to tell students about because then they’ll know the secret source of all the cool information I share… but they all deserve to have the book. Stager and King, both proven authorities in the field of archaeology, offer a vivid, detailed examination of the everyday realities of life in the Old Testament period. Lushly illustrated with photographs, the text is readable and clear without sacrificing the scholars’ necessary level of maturity. This book is a model of how a vast range of technical information can be made accessible to serious students.

⭐An excellent work. The writing gets a tad dense at times, but is highly informational. This work will appeal to historians and theologians alike. The illustrations add a great deal to the value of the text, a picture is worth a thousand words as they say. I still have this book on my shelves and use it to get into the mindset of ancient Israel before reading the Old Testament from time to time.

⭐I really enjoyed this book. There is some redundancy from chapter to chapter, but not too bad. The authors use a LOT of Scripture which I really appreciated. My only problem with it, I’d say, is that they make some interpretive assumptions that are based on really worn out theories of textual criticism. On the whole, however, it helped me to really grasp the cultural undergirding of what the Old Testament has to say.

⭐If you’re interested in just getting a slice of life in ancient times that has no theological agenda, this is a good one to have. I was a bit surprised at that fairly low view of scripture’s inspiration given that a co-author is a catholic priest, but I did appreciate that there was no blatant attempt to prove that scripture is true through archaeology. The title is a good representation of the contents, a great slice of life in the ancient world – good for painting a picture for your mind as you read the Old Testament.

⭐I wanted to know more about what life was really like in biblical times. There a lot of photos and good descriptions. I wish there were a few drawings of the homes, clothing etc. Lots of information though.

⭐This is a delightfully entertaining and instructive book. Well written for ‘everyday’ education levels. This is one I’ll go back to time and again, and have already followed up on some of the references for further reading. Excellent Book!

⭐Life in Biblical Israel contains an incredible amount of valuable information.

⭐This book was on the reading list for a course on biblical archaeology that I did, but it is suitable for any general reader with an interest in the Old Testament or Levantine archaeology. The material is well ordered and even better illustrated. I am hanging onto my copy even though the course is finished just for the pleasure of dipping into it.

⭐This is an excellent survey of Biblical life, based on scriptural references and archeology. It is not an examination of history but instead looks at the daily lives of ancient peoples. This includes food, architecture, social life, etc. It is profoundly helpful for those who wish to read ancient documents or scripture and have a more vivid appreciation for the imagery used. For example, the discussion of pottery production as an industrial, factory-like process in some towns lends depth to Jeremiah’s purchase of a pot in Jer 19. The many colour pictures render this quite academic work far easier to consume – the text and photos complement each other well.

⭐love it!

⭐Il existe bien des livres sur la vie quotidienne dans l’ancien Israël, mais celui-ci se distingue par sa qualité. Il est écrit par deux spécialistes, est illustré, et très riche.

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