Description: Writing and Literacy in the World of Ancient Israel : Epigraphic Evidence from the Iron Age, Paperback by Rollston, Christopher A., ISBN 1589831071, ISBN-13 9781589831070, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Rollston (Old Testament and Semitic studies, Emmanuel School of Religion, Johnson City, TN) presents an introduction to Semitic epigraphy focusing on northwest Semitic. With many examples and pictures, he explains the development of the alphabet and its use by several languages and dialect groups. Difficulties in accurate transcription are shown as is the problematic nature of translation. Rollston also stresses the importance of paleography and epigraphy in the understanding of history: events, names, regional dialects, economics and culture. Ostraca were the shopping lists and e-mails of the ancient world. Rollston argues, however, that literacy was not as widespread as others have claimed. Scribes, military officers, priests, some of the upper classes and merchants probably were literate but not farmers and shepherds. He concludes with a plea not to trust any epigraphic material bought in the marketplace. Much of it is forged and that which isn't has no provenance to link it to a site. A glossary and bibliography are included. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()
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Book Title: Writing and Literacy in the World of Ancient Israel : Epigraphic
Author: Chris A. Rollston
Publication Name: Writing and Literacy in the World of Ancient Israel : Epigraphic Evidence from the Iron Age
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Society of Biblical Literature
Publication Year: 2010
Type: Language Course
Number of Pages: Xix, 171 Pages
