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| Remote areas: | 3-5 business days |
Considered a modern classic, this scholarly volume offers a compelling reconstruction of ancient Israelite society during Old Testament times. DeVaux draws on biblical texts, contemporary Near Eastern archaeology, and ethnographic insight to present a nuanced portrait of:
Nomadic roots and tribal organization
Family structures, marriage customs, property, and social hierarchies
Civil governancekingship, administration, justice, finance
Military organization and warfare practices
Religious institutionssanctuaries, priesthood, rituals, festivals, and cultic life.
