Exemplary in its Category
Israelite Religions by
A current survey and synthesis of the published evidence of material culture, Bible, and ancient Near Eastern literature related to the complexities of Israelite religions, both orthodox and otherwise.
The Origin and Character of God by
A comprehensive collection and analysis of Israel’s God in archaeological and textual sources.
Other Titles
Family and Household Religion in Ancient Israel and the Levant by
Especially strong on the archaeology of the domestic cult in Israel and on different types of personal names.
Harlot or Holy Woman? by
An important study of women as religious specialists in and around Israel.
Shades of Sheol by
Evangelical evaluation of the afterlife in the Old Testament that argues a distinction between righteous believers and the unrighteous.
Gods, Goddesses, and Images of God in Ancient Israel by
The most important survey of the archaeological data, and especially the iconography, related to Israelite religion.
The Religion of Ancient Israel by
A study of many important topics of Canaanite and Israelite religion.
God in Translation by
Profound, detailed study tracing attitudes toward monotheism and polytheism in the ancient world.
The Early History of God: Yahweh and the Other Deities in Ancient Israel by
A detailed synthesis of archaeological, textual, and biblical evidence for the worship of Yahweh and other deities in Old Testament times. This approach argues for a convergence of various deities to "create" Israel's God as he is known in the Bible.
Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible by
This is an essential reference work on the subject.
The Religions of Ancient Israel by
The massive study of more than 800 pages provides the most thorough and balanced discussion of the subject.
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