The Tel Dan Inscription: A Reappraisal and a New Introduction (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies) - Softcover

George Athas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0567040437 ISBN 13: 9780567040435

Publisher: T&T Clark, 2006

Synopsis

The first book-length treatment of the most important, and controversial, inscription found in Israel in recent years. The inscription contains a possible mention of the name 'David' and is thought by many scholars to verify the existence of this king. Contains a full account of the discovery, epigraphic analysis, palaeographical analysis, possible arrangement of the three fragments discovered, textual analysis and historical commentary. It is more thorough in each of these treatments than any preceding discussion, and reviews all of the major theories about the inscription, with a well-considered conclusion.

This is a volume 360 in the Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement series and volume 12 in the Copenhagen International Seminar subseries.

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About the Author

George Athas received his Ph.D. from the University of Sydney. He is currently Lecturer of Biblical Hebrew and Koine Greek at Moore College, Australia.

Edition details

• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0567040437
• ISBN 13: 9780567040435
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352