The New Encyclopedia Of Archaeological Excavations In The Holy Land

by Ephraim Stern

Publishers:

Israel Exploration Society & Carta; Simon & Schuster

, 1993

Overview

Arranged alphabetically, this comprehensive 4-volume work describes and analyzes archaeological excavations carried out during the past century or more in the Holy Land, on both sides of the Jordan.

With hundreds of articles prepared by 205 scholars from around the world, the Encyclopedia presents a rich and extensive body of archaeological material. An extended bibliography is appended to each article. No other work compares with the scope and authority of this Encyclopedia, or its scholarly significance.

Key Features

• Presents a rich and extensive body of archaeological material
• Includes over 3,000 illustrations, maps, charts, and diagrams
• Analyzes archaeological excavations carried out during the past century or more in the Holy Land

Product Details

• Title: The New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land, Volumes 1–4
• Author: Ephraim Stern
• Volume: 1–4
• Publisher: Israel Exploration Society & Carta
• Print Publication Date: 1993
• Logos Release Date: 2022
• Pages: 1552
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Palestine › Antiquities--Encyclopedias; Bible › Antiquities--Encyclopedias; Excavations (Archaeology) › Palestine--Encyclopedias
• ISBNs: 013276296, 0132763044, 0132763206, 9780132763042, 9780132763202
• Resource ID: LLS:NWNCYRCHLHLYLND
• Resource Type: Encyclopedia
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-01T23:16:10Z

About Ephraim Stern

Ephraim Stern is one of the leading archaeologists in Israel, and is professor at the Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Over the past 45 years he has been working in some of the most important excavations in Israel, such as Hazor, Masada, En Gedi, and Beer-Sheba, and served as director of many others, including the major 20 seasons dig at Tel Dor.