"A testimony to the sustained vitality of archaeology in Israel since the establishment of the state in 1948. A more accessible and readable record would be hard to find."

Philip J. King

Schans of Oriental Rea

"A galaxy of first-rate scholars with excellent reportorial skills has covered all the major areas and periods of Israel's culture and history"

David Noel Freedman

Eat Anchor Bille

"A summary of important discoveries since the founding of the State of Israel Intended for the interested layperson and expert alike. this handy volume is a must for anyone interested in Biblical archaeology

Eric M. Meyers

Elite Bical Anchant

"Succinct summary essays describing the present state of archaeological research in Israel and defining problems that should occupy archaeologists in the immediate future. Each essay is written by a bright star in the Israeli archaeological constellation. Every archaeological period is covered, from the Old Stone Age to Crusader times. There are added bonuses, among them splendid chapters on Jerusalem-both the Upper City and the City of David, on early synagogues and on Hebrew epigraphy Amateurs and archaeological scholars alike will profit from reading this volume"

Frank Cross

Hancock Professor of Hebre and Other Onemaal