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The archaeology of the family in ancient Israel

Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research (260) • Published In 1985 • Pages: 1-35

By: Stager, Lawrence E..

Abstract
In this is survey of central highland Iron Age settlements the evidence shows a relatively rapid increase in population early in the period, resulting deforestation and the use of terracing. Shortages of charcoal favored the smelting of iron over copper, and land reclamation gave impetus to lineage development as the best means to mobilize labor. The author describes in detail the architecture of houses, stables, and temples.
Subjects
Tillage
Dwellings
Outbuildings
Religious and educational structures
Settlement patterns
Household
Nuclear family
Extended families
Lineages
Clans
Status of adolescents
culture
Israelites
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2020
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
1200–586 BC
Coverage Place
West Bank, Palestinian territories
Notes
Lawrence E. Stager
Includes bibliographical references (p. 30-35)
LCCN
59004636
LCSH
Jews--Social life and customs--To 70 A.D.