| The Jeselsohn Collection of Aramaic Ostraca from Idumea Contributor(s): Yardeni, Ada (Author) |
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ISBN: 9652173940 ISBN-13: 9789652173942 Publisher: Yad Ben-Zvi Press OUR PRICE: $128.65 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Reference - Social Science | Archaeology - Antiques & Collectibles | Pottery & Ceramics |
| Physical Information: 1.8" H x 8.6" W x 10.9" (6.00 lbs) 757 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume presents 574 ostraca--potsherds containing short notes written in ink--from the collection of David and Jemima Jeselsohn, almost all dating from the fourth century B.C.E. The 560 Aramaic and 9 Greek texts included here reveal information about the daily life of the rural population in Israel at a crucial turning point in history. For each item, there is a high-resolution photo, a hand-drawn copy, a ceramic analysis and description, and an interpretation of the writing that places it in its historical context and notes similar texts. Framed by a foreword and three introductory essays, this volume also includes glossaries of words, names, place names, and terms. The attached bookmark contains a USB flash drive with the concordance of words, names, and months. |
Contributor Bio(s): Yardeni, Ada: - Ada Yardeni is a world-renowned expert on Hebrew paleography. She is a scholar, artist, and author of nine books, including The Book of Hebrew Script and A-dventure-Z: The Story of the Alphabet. |