Writing and Literacy in the World of Ancient Israel: Epigraphic Evidence from the Iron Age (Archaeology and Biblical Studies 11)
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Ancient Northwest Semitic inscriptions from Israel Phoenicia Syria Moab Ammon Edom and Philistia enlighten and sharpen our vision of the Old Testament world in various ways. Writing and Literacy in the World of Ancient Israel focuses on this epigraphic evidence in order to broaden our understanding of the techniques and roles of writing education and literacy during this biblical period. To that end the volume systematically covers scribal education; scribal implements; writing media such as stones potsherds and plaster; and the religious administrative and personal uses of writing. Its handbook format makes it easily accessible including for use as a textbook in courses addressing the cultural context of ancient Israel.
