Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the near East by Eric M. Meyers (1996)
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195065123
ISBN-13
9780195065121
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Number of Pages
2608 Pages
Publication Name
Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East
Language
English
Subject
Archaeology
Publication Year
1996
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Textbook
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Social Science
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Hardcover
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10.5 in
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336.8 Oz
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13.1 in
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11 in
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96-017152
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"The latest in a series of important reference works on the ancient NearEast, this encyclopedia is distinguished by its comprehensive approach, solidscholarship, highly respected contributors, and usefulness not only to scholarsbut to general readers....Will be a major authoritative source in this field forsome time to come....Essential for all libraries supporting ancient history,archaeology, and Holy Land and Middle Eastern studies as well as worldcivilizations and the history of art."--Choice, "The editor and his collaborators must be congratulated on an impressiveachievement"--The Journal of Religion, "...one of the most important compendiums of information comprising the history of Near Eastern archaeology in recent time."--Bulletin of the History of Archaeology, "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...add 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 "[C]omprises 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 "[O]utstanding 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....[A]n indispensable addition to any serious archaelogical library."--Minerva "[A]n 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 "[O]ne 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, "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 BibleToday, "An extremely worthy addition to Oxford's publishing list....An excellentintroduction to the ancient world and the knowledge that archaeology discoverieshave brought us about that world....The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology inthe Near East serves as an invaluable resource for the scholar and is an idealaddition to any history or archaeology collection."--RBB/Booklist, "This massive work is a valuable resource . , , and should be in all serious academic libraries ..."--Ashland Theological Journal, "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, "...an indispensable work for anyone doing research on the Bible orarchaeology.... a pleasure to read and to use as a reference tool."--BiblicalArchaeology Review, "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 sourcein 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, "The editor and his collaborators must be congratulated on an impressive achievement"--The Journal of Religion, "This massive work is a valuable resource . , , and should be in allserious academic libraries ..."--Ashland Theological Journal, "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...add 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"[C]omprises 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"[O]utstanding 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....[A]n indispensable addition to any serious archaelogical library."--Minerva"[A]n 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"[O]ne 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, "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...add 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 ClassicalOutlook"Reading--even browsing!--through the five volumes of The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East"[C]omprises 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 ofthe 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 deserveboth our hearty congratulations and our deep gratitude."--The Asbury Theological Journal"[O]utstanding 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....[A]n indispensable addition to any serious archaelogical library."--Minerva"[A]n 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"[O]ne 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 worldcivilizations 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, "...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, "This superb five-volume reference work will provide students and scholarsalike with a wealth of archaeological and historical information on the NearEast....The quality and attractive presentation of this encyclopedia will makeit a standard reference work for years to come."--The Bible Today, "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, "It covers not only the Near East, but also includes a significant numberof articles on Egypt, as well as contributions on Cyprus, Crete, the Aegean, andeven Malta, Sardinia, and Semitic East Africa. Thus its scope extends beyondthe geographical area of its title, encompassing those regions which have beeninfluenced by Near Eastern cultures.... an indispensable addition to any seriousarchaelogical library."--Minerva, "An extremely worthy addition to Oxford's publishing list....An excellent introduction to the ancient world and the knowledge that archaeology discoveries have brought us about that world....The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East serves as an invaluable resource for thescholar and is an ideal addition to any history or archaeology collection."--RBB/Booklist, "...one of the most important compendiums of information comprising thehistory of Near Eastern archaeology in recent time."--Bulletin of the History ofArchaeology, "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 thoseregions which have been influenced by Near Eastern cultures.... an indispensable addition to any serious archaelogical library."--Minerva
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Dewey Edition
21
Number of Volumes
5 vols.
Illustrated
Yes
Volume Number
Vols. 1-4
Dewey Decimal
939.4003
Synopsis
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 Northand East Africa. It includes 1,125 alphabetically arranged entries on sites, languages, material culture, archaeological methods, organizations and institutions, and major excavators and scholars ofthe 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., 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.
LC Classification Number
DS56.O9 1997
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