Archaeology, Anthropology and Cult: The Sanctuary at Gilat, Israel (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781904768586)

The Chalcolithic period was formative in Near Eastern prehistory, being a time of fundamental social change in craft specialization, horticulture and temple life. Gilat - a low mound, semi-communal farming settlement in the Negev desert - is one of the few Chalcolithic sanctuary sites in the Southern Levant. 'Archaeology, Anthropology and Cult' presents a critical analysis of the archaeological data from Gilat. The book brings together archaeological finds and anthropological theory to examine the role of religion in the evolution of society and the power of ritual in promoting change. This comprehensive volume, which includes artefact drawings, photographs, maps and data tables, will be of interest to students and scholars of ancient history, anthropology, archaeology, as well as biblical and religious studies.

Author: Thomas Evan Levy
ISBN-10: 190476858X
ISBN-13: 9781904768586
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2006
Pages: 886
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.67lbs
Size: 9.72h x 7.68w x 2.01d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2006 pg. 52