Judah in the Biblical Period

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Focusing on the historical and archaeological aspects of Judah, this collection of essays spans over twenty years of research. It delves into the "Age of Empires," a 600-year period when Judah was influenced by various dominant empires, including Assyrian, Egyptian, and Babylonian. The work examines the evolution of administration, rural economy, settlement patterns, and the significance of Jerusalem as a temple-centered community. This era is portrayed as pivotal in shaping Judean history and historiography.