The Oxford encyclopedia of archaeology in the Near East
By: prepared under the auspices of the American Schools of Oriental Research ; Eric M. Meyers, editor in chief.
Contributors: Meyers, Eric M.; American Schools of Oriental Research.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Subjects: Middle East -- Antiquities -- Encyclopedias.; Africa, North -- Antiquities -- Encyclopedias.
Other titles: Archaeology in the Near East
Description: "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." -- Alibris.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references, and index in v. 5.