The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East, Vol. 2: Chur-Hayy

Eric M. Meyers

Reference

Oxford Univ Pr (Txt)

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East, Vol. 4: Meta-Sepp

This commentary and new translation of Zechariah 9-14 continues the appraoch adopted in the authors' 1987 Anchor Bible volume (25B) on Haggai and Zechariah 1-8. Authors Carol and Eric Meyers are perhaps uniquely qualified for this work because of their backgrounds in biblical archaeology and the social sciences. Employing the highest standards of pilological, literary, and historical research, they shed light on many enigmatic passages and offer an entirely new perspective on the history of Israel and its religion in the Persian period. Whereas many scholars have viewed this point in the history of Israel as a time of deterioration of the beliefs and practices of biblical religion, the Meyerses paint a picture of an innovative and vibrant community struggling to maintain its identity within a rapidly changing world dominated by the mighty Greeks and Persians. In the face of this the author of Zechariah 9-14 makes extensive and transformative use of earlier biblical writings and of the sayings of previous prophets, and articulates a radically new view of Israel's future. The Meyerses are the first modern commentators to see in these ancient texts the central role played by the Greco-Persian Wars in shaping the postexilic Restoration Community of Israel and its views of an expansive and glorious future. And althought Zechariah 9-14 is often regarded as the swan song of biblical prophecy, the Meyerses clearly demonstrate that the new modes of prophetic discourse found within this text helped biblical religion to meet one of the greatest challenges in its long history.

Zechariah 9-14 (Anchor Bible)

Religion & Spirituality

Carol L. Meyers

Christian Books & Bibles

Anchor Bible

Archaeology, the Rabbis, & Early Christianity

Politics & Social Sciences

Archaeology

Abingdon

This volume presents the papers given at the Second International Conference on Galilee in Antiquity held at Duke University and the North Carolina Museum of Art in 1997. The goal of the conference was to examine the significance of Galilee and its rich and diverse culture through an extended period of time. Several of the papers have been revised since the conference and in light of continuing discussion. Furthermore, three new papers have been added to the collection, for a total of 25 contributions.

Galilee through the Centuries: Confluence of Cultures (Duke Judaic Studies)

History

Ancient Civilizations

Eisenbrauns

The Bible in the Public Square: Its Enduring Influence in American Life (Biblical Scholarship in North America)

Explore perceptions and interpretations of scripture in American politics, identity, popular culture, and public education Essays from the perspectives of American history, the history of ideas, film studies, visual studies, cultural studies, education, and church-state studies provide essential research for those interested in the intersection of the Bible and American culture. Features: <ul>
<li>Ten essays and an introduction present research from professors of biblical studies, Judaism, English, and history</li> <li>Articles relevant to scholars, students, and the general public</li> <li>Analysis of the tensions in American society regarding the Bible and its role in public life.</li> </ul>

Mark A. Chancey

Carol Meyers

Americas

SBL Press

Explore perceptions and interpretations of scripture in American politics, identity, popular culture, and public education Essays from the perspectives of American history, the history of ideas, film studies, visual studies, cultural studies, education, and church-state studies provide essential research for those interested in the intersection of the Bible and American culture. Features: <ul>
<li>Ten essays and an introduction present research from professors of biblical studies, Judaism, English, and history</li> <li>Articles relevant to scholars, students, and the general public</li> <li>Analysis of the tensions in American society regarding the Bible and its role in public life.</li> </ul>

Mark Chancey

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