A guide for scholars, students, and non-professional general readers from one of the most experienced, articulate contemporary biblical archaeologists. Fritz covers the physical and human geography of the Holy Land and the history of its exploration, excavation techniques, and the archaeologically attested history of Palestine from the Neolithic to the Hellenistic-Roman period. This is an ideal textbook for undergraduate students.
Author Biography
Volkmar Fritz is Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Archaeology at the University of Giessen, Germany. Other publications include Tempel und Zeit (1997) and Israel in der Wuste (1970)
