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Samaria in Ahab's Time: Harvard Excavations and Their Results
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ArchaeologyBible StudiesIsrael & Palestine History
ISBN13: 9781025969732
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Samaria in Ahab's Time: Harvard Excavations and Their Results provides a detailed archaeological and historical evaluation of the capital city of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Focusing on the findings from the influential Harvard University excavations, this work reconstructs the urban landscape and political significance of Samaria during the 9th century BCE. The author, J.W. Jack, meticulously analyzes the architectural layers, defensive structures, and artistic artifacts recovered from the site, offering a window into the reigns of King Omri and his successor, King Ahab.
The study highlights the sophistication of the Omrid dynasty, examining the monumental palace construction and the discovery of the famed ivory carvings that attest to the city's ancient wealth and cultural connections. By integrating physical evidence with the historical and biblical records of the time, the book offers a rigorous look at the material culture of the Israelite monarchy. Samaria in Ahab's Time remains an essential resource for those interested in Near Eastern archaeology, biblical history, and the evolution of urban centers in the ancient Levant. It presents a clear synthesis of excavation results that continue to inform our understanding of the Iron Age in the Holy Land.
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