Inscriptions discovered since 1980 and fresh epigraph research have revealed much about the Archaeminid period in the Levant (533-332 BCE). Andre Lemaire concentrates on three areas where new data has shed light on the societies living in the largest empire that the world had known to that date. Phoenicia played a vital political and economic role in the empire because Persian kings had to rely on the Phoenician navy in their wars against Greece and Egypt in the Eastern Mediterranean. Newly discovered inscriptions from Byblos, Sidon and Tyre, as well as the results of research into coins, have illuminated the chronology, history and extent of the Phoenician kingdoms, as well as their influence in Palestine. New inscriptions have added to our knowledge of the Judean Diaspora in Babylonia, Egypt and Cyprus. The main indirect information about the Exiles previously available to us was in the book of Ezekiel. Now, epigraphic data has revealed not only many names of Exiles but how and where they lived and more about their relationship with Jerusalem. The third region described is the Persian provinces of Samaria, Judaea and Idumaea, especially during the 4th century BCE. The publication of various, mainly Aramaic, contemporary inscriptions on papyri, ostraca, seals, seal-impressions and coins, sheds new light on the daily life and religion of these provinces. The insciptions help us to understand something of the chronology, society and culture of these three different provinces as well as several Biblical texts in their historical and economic contexts. With over 90 inscriptions illustrated and fully transcribed, this book provides new insight into a period that has proved difficult to study.

Levantine Epigraphy and History in the Achaemenid Period (Schweich Lectures on Biblical Archaeology)

History

Lemaire, André

Ancient Civilizations

British Academy

Les Lois Fondamentales de la Monarchie Française d'après les Théoriciens de l'ancien Régime

BiblioLife

Les Lois Fondamentales De La Monarchie Française D'après Les Théoriciens De L'ancien Régime (French Edition)

Nabu Press

In this ground-breaking book, originally published as Naissance du Monotheism, world-renowned expert Andre Lemaire explores the development of one of the most revolutionary concepts of modern humankind.

The Birth of Monotheism: The Rise and Disappearance of Yahwism

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Biblical Archaeology Society

Considered the leading book on the subject, this book is an authoritative exploration of the complete history of ancient Israel from Abraham, the first Hebrew, to the Roman destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. It offers superlative authorship from acknowledged leaders in their specialties, from a wide range of nationalities, faiths and backgrounds. The book is quite manageable in length and is packed with vivid color and black and white photographs, maps, charts, and timelines. The new edition also features student-friendly content and enhancements, including informative sidebars that delve deeper into the field's most exciting findings and debates. 41 illustrations, 17 maps and charts, 10 color plates.

Ancient Israel: From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple

Levine, Lee I.

Callaway, Joseph A.

Cohen, Shayne D. J.

Horn, Sigried H.

Middle East

The "Adoniram" collection was formed by a Swiss collector during a period of more than 20 years. The collection includes 29 inscribed items: 2 bronze arrowheads, 22 stone seals, 2 gold pendants, and 3 bronze weights. They cover a period of 700 years, from the 11th century through 5th century B.C.E. The arrowheads are Phoenician of the 11th century B.C.E. and bear a possessive inscription indicating ownership. The collection is of historical value and makes an important contribution to our knowledge of the past.

The Adoniram Collection of West Semitic Inscriptions

Deutsch, Robert

Archaeological Center Publications

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