{"product_id":"the-archaeology-of-ancient-israel-9780300047684","title":"The Archaeology of Ancient Israel","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor over one hundred years archaeologists have explored the land of Israel  investigating such fascinating topics as the migrations of the patriarchs  the Israelites conquest of Canaan  and the establishment of the monarchy by David and Solomon. In this book some of Israels foremost archaeologists present a thorough and up-to-date survey of this research  providing an accessible introduction to early life in the land of the Bible. The authors discuss the history of ancient Israel from the Neolithic era (eighth millennium B.C.E.) to the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the First Temple in 586 B.C.E. Each chapter describes a different era as seen through relevant archaeological discoveries. The reader is introduced to the first permanent settlements in the land of Israel  the crystallization of the political system of city-states  the nature of Canaanite culture  the Israelite patterns of settlement  and the division of the country into the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. The lavishly illustrated text explores and demonstrates developments in religious practices  architecture  technology  customs  arts and crafts  warfare  writing  cult practices  and trade. The book will be a delightful and informative resource for anyone who has ever wanted to know more about the religious  scientific  or historical background to the events described in the Bible  or to current developments in the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648073588789,"sku":"ByrdShop_0300047681","price":210.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780300047684.jpg?v=1781708608","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-archaeology-of-ancient-israel-9780300047684","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}