Lives of Ordinary People in Ancient Israel: When Archaeology and the Bible Intersect (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780802867018)

The Lives of Ordinary People tells the untold story of how the vast majority of Israelites -- the people who are usually overlooked in "typical" histories of ancient Israel -- lived during the eighth century b.c.e. William G. Dever applies the latest archaeological evidence and his own considerable expertise to answer the question What was it really like to live in Israel's divided kingdom?

Writing as an archaeologist who is also a secular humanist, Dever relies primarily on archaeological data rather than the Hebrew Bible for his source material. He uncovers and analyzes rich archaeological troves that provide vital clues about how most people lived. Illustrated by photos, maps, charts, site plans, and specially commissioned drawings, Dever's work brings vividly to life a world too long buried beneath dusty texts and stony landscapes.

Author: William G. Dever
ISBN-10: 0802867014
ISBN-13: 9780802867018
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 04/20/2012
Pages: 446
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2012