The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East (Five Volume Set)
Oxford University Press, November 1996. Hardcover. Complete in five volumes. 492, 488, 489, 535, 553pp. Ex-library with external labels removed; exceedingly clean and sharp with sound binding and no evidence of use. Sewn binding in beige cloth, sans DJ as issued. Shipped professionally in a box. '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.' (Publisher's blurb). VERY GOOD. Item #512763
ISBN: 0195065123
Price: $225.00