Volkmar Fritz Livres

Fritz traces not only the location, layout, size, architecture, building materials and water provision of Israelite cities, but also their economics and the social organization of their inhabitants, their everyday life, administration and culture. He traces the history of urban life in the southern Levant during the biblical period. This comprehensive, informative and entertaining account is illustrated throughout with concrete examples taken from the latest archaeological research, illustrated with numerous maps and plans.

According to the biblical image of Israel's history, the time before the Israelite state can be divided into two the conquest and division of the land (Joshua) and Israel's self-preservation against various enemies in the now-occupied land (Judges). The description of both eras is, to be sure, largely fictitious, since the traditions recorded in these books emerged only during the period of the monarchy. However, the basic kernel of the Song of Deborah (Judges 5) is an authentic text from this period, and in it we discover that, in the eleventh century, ten tribes settled in the region and resisted Canaanite power claims. According to archaeological findings, although some Canaanite cities continued to exist in the eleventh century, the land was largely populated by new people in small nearby towns in which the material culture of the Canaanites was taken over. By carefully separating fact from fiction, Fritz offers an insightful and enlightening depiction of this seminal period of Israel's history.

Focusing on the narrative books of 1 and 2 Kings, the author offers a comprehensive introduction that appeals to students, pastors, and scholars alike. By integrating historical, literary, and archaeological perspectives, the book presents an engaging synthesis without overwhelming readers with technical jargon. It thoughtfully addresses the deuteronomic redaction while maintaining a holistic interpretation of the text, making it accessible and informative for a wide audience.

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.

Die Konigsbucher schildern die Epoche des Konigtums von der Thronbesteigung Davids bis zum Ende des Konigtums in Juda zur Zeit der Eroberung Jerusalems durch die Babylonier. Der namentlich nicht bekannte Verfasser, in der heutigen Forschung als deuteronomistischer Historiker bezeichnet, hat fur diesen Teil der israelitischen Geschichte Quellen ausgewertet und Aufzeichnungen gemacht, die zahlreiche Einzelheiten der Konigszeit dokumentieren. Hauptzweck dieser Geschichtsschreibung ist es aber, den Untergang des Konigtums in Juda und Israel als Folge menschlichen Fehlverhaltens zu erklaren. In diesem Sinn bietet der Kommentar nicht nur die notige Klarung von Sachfragen, sondern zeigt die theologischen Bezuge des Geschichtswerks und die Absichten seines Verfassers. Dabei fuhrt der Weg von der glanzvollen Zeit unter Salomo immer weiter ins Verderben bis zum Ende der staatlichen Selbstandigkeit verbunden mit der Abschaffung des Konigtums durch die Babylonier und Assyrer.

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