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Cultic Sites in the Tribe of Benjamin (American University Studies. Series VII. Theology and Religion)

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An Associate Professor of Old Testament studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Langston takes readers of "Cultic Sites in the Tribe of Benjamin" for an in-depth look at the strong religious role the ancient tribe of Benjamin played in biblical history before and during the period of Israel's monarchy. The author examines the varied and often uncertain Hebrew terminology behind the cultic references of the Old Testament, seeking to align textual "remains" with corresponding archaeological context. Langston's careful analysis of the archaeological sites in geographic Benjamin contains a wealth of material for scholars, Bible students, and interested laymen alike. Readers will appreciate the author's skillful, thought-provoking text and carefully-crafted analysis of what otherwise could have been a difficult and ponderous topic. Langston's study belongs on the shelf of everyone interested in the formative period of Israel's religious experience.