essay

The clan-based economy of biblical Israel

symbiosis, symbolism, and the power of the past : canaan, ancient israel, and their neighbors from the late bronze age through roman palaestina / proceedings of the centennial symposium, w.f. albright institute of archaeological research and american schools of oriental research, jerusalem, may 29-31, 2000 • Winona Lake, Ind. • Published In 2003 • Pages: 445-453

By: Levine, Baruch A..

Abstract
In this reconstruction of the kin-based economy of Ancient Israel utilizing biblical texts and archaeological evidence, with a particular focus on land ownership, the author argues that while clan property was inalienable during the premonarchic phase it was less so during the subsequent monarchic and postexilic phases, resulting in the eventual fragmentation of the clans.
Subjects
Historical and archival research
Real property
Acquisition and relinquishment of property
Borrowing and lending
Production and supply
Clans
culture
Israelites
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Historian
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2020
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
1200–430 BC
Coverage Place
Israel; Palestinian territories
Notes
Baruch A. Levine
Includes bibliographical references (p. 453)
LCCN
2003021117
LCSH
Jews--Social life and customs--To 70 A.D.