Isaac Went Out to the Field: Studies in Archaeology and Ancient - Cultures in Honor of Isaac Gilea

'Isaac went out to the field (Genesis 24:63)' is a collection of 28 articles by 47 authors from research institutions in Israel and around the world honoring Professor Isaac Gilead on the occasion of his 71st birthday. The authors include the honoree's mentors, colleagues, and students. Most of the articles deal with archaeological subjects, especially prehistoric and proto-historic archaeology, which are the focus of the honoree's teaching and research. Reflecting the broad horizons of Gilead's interests, the volume also includes studies in other subjects including the Bible and the ancient Near East, Second Temple literature, the history of biblical exegesis, and the influence of the Bible on contemporary Hebrew Literature.

Summary

‘Isaac went out to the field (Genesis 24:63)’ presents 28 articles honouring Professor Isaac Gilead on his 71st birthday. Papers on prehistoric and proto-historic archaeology reflect the focus of the honoree’s teaching and research, while other subjects including Biblical and Near Eastern studies explore Gilead’s other areas of interest.

Product details

• Authors: Haim Gruber Goldfus
• Assisted by: Peter Fabian (Editor), Haim Goldfus (Editor), Mayer I. Gruber (Editor), Shamir Yona (Editor)
• Publisher: Archaeopress bar
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.05.2019
• EAN: 9781784918293
• ISBN: 978-1-78491-829-3
• No. of pages: 422
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity