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.
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"In more than 1,100 entries, leading archaeologists, historians, and linguists present the results of the latest scholarship on the Ancient Near East...More than 650 drawings, plans, maps and photographs illustrate the articles, while regional maps, and an extensive index...ass to the utility of the work. Both scholar and interested layman alike will consult with profit this important contribution to the study of the Ancient Near East."-- The Classical Outlook
"Reading--even browsing!--through the five volumes of The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East
...comprises nothing short of an in-depth exposure to and education in archaeology. This beautifully designed reference work is certain to become a classic in the field and a standard reference work for years to come. Indeed, the list of contributors reads as a veritable 'Who's Who?' in archaeolgoy. What is most satisfying...is its range and scope..it particularly excels and distinguishes itself...in its attention to and coverage of the history and theory of the discipline and method of archaeology itself. Even more helpful...is the excellent and extensive index found in volume five. The editor in chief, his consulting editors, and the publishers deserve both our hearty congratulations and our deep gratitude."--The Asbury Theological Journal
"...outstanding quality. A must for libraries."--Religious Studies Review
"It covers not only the Near East, but also includes a significant number of articles on Egypt, as well as contributions on Cyprus, Crete, the Aegean, and even Malta, Sardinia, and Semitic East Africa. Thus its scope extends beyond the geographical area of its title, encompassing those regions which have been influenced by Near Eastern cultures.... an indispensable addition to any serious archaelogical library."--Minerva
"...an indispensable work for anyone doing research on the Bible or archaeology.... a pleasure to read and to use as a reference tool."--Biblical Archaeology Review
"...one of the most important compendiums of information comprising the history of Near Eastern archaeology in recent time."--Bulletin of the History of Archaeology
"An extremely worthy addition to Oxford's publishing list....An excellent introduction to the ancient world and the knowledge that archaeological discoveries have brought us about that world....The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East serves as an invaluable resource for the scholar and is an ideal addition to any history or archaeology collection."--RBB/Booklist
"The latest in a series of important reference works on the ancient Near East, this encyclopedia is distinguished by its comprehensive approach, solid scholarship, highly respected contributors, and usefulness not only to scholars but to general readers....Will be a major authoritative source in this field for some time to come....Essential for all libraries supporting ancient history, archaeology, and Holy Land and Middle Eastern studies as well as world civilizations and the history of art."--Choice
"This superb five-volume reference work will provide students and scholars alike with a wealth of archaeological and historical information on the Near East....The quality and attractive presentation of this encyclopedia will make it a standard reference work for years to come."--The Bible Today
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Eric M. Meyers, Professor of Religion and Director of the Program in Judaic Studies, Duke University.
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This review is from: The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East (Hardcover)
This voluminous, five volume set, is meant to serve as a comprehensive dictionary of the ancient near east. Though the topics covered are impressive, the main drawback of this volume is the surprisingly small amount of illustrations and pictures that are incorporated in the text. In a work that claims to summarize the archaeology of the ancient near east, the few pictures, plans, etc., seriously lowers the intrinsic value of the encylopedia. This said, nevertheless, these volumes can be used for the convenient summaries of the archaeology of various sites and the basic relevant bibliography.
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This review is from: The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East (Five Volume Set) (Hardcover)
This thing is simply great - Looks good, nice paper, great content, not overly academic/pretentious in its stile of writing. Also serves as a good read when not looking for specific topics. Im sorry I did not discover that treasure sooner.
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This review is from: The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East (Hardcover)
This Oxford publication is the Motherload for sites in the Near East. Just about every site, with the exception of those found after 1996-97, in the near east is listed in this beautifully bound set (vol 1-5). It is an excellent source for any Archaeology student researching sites in the Near East. One draw back of the volumes is the lack of diagrams and photo's. However, the volumes are very well written with the student or researcher in prespective. All sites are in alphabetical order, making location a task easy to accomplish. This set is a must for serious students in the field.(Notice: The above book offered by Amazon.com is just the first of a set of five books. I refer to all Volumes in my review, not just the one book presented above.)
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