The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East, Volume 3Eric M. Meyers, American Schools of Oriental Research, Oxford University Press "This comprehensive five-volume work analyzes the archaeological and linguistic data that pertain to the broad cultural milieu of the ancient Near East, the crossroads of three of the world's most influential religions -- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Ranging from prehistoric times up to the early centuries of the rise of Islam, the work covers the civilizations of Syria-Palestine, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Iran, Arabia, Cyprus, Egypt, and the coastal regions of North and East Africa. It includes 1,125 alphabetically arranged entries on sites, languages, material culture, archaeological methods, organizations and institutions, and major excavators and scholars of the field. This one-of-a-kind, accessibly written reference brings new breadth to the study of archaeology in the biblical world, making it a valuable resource not only to scholars and students of archaeology, but also to those with an interest in ancient art and architecture, languages, history, and religion." -- Alibris.com. |
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| Title | The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East, Volume 3 The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East, American Schools of Oriental Research, ISBN 0195065123, 9780195065121 |
| Editors | Eric M. Meyers, American Schools of Oriental Research, Oxford University Press |
| Contributor | American Schools of Oriental Research Staff |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press, 1997 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Dec 21, 2006 |
| ISBN | 0195112172, 9780195112177 |
| Length | 489 pages |
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