The 2003 Biblical Archaeology Society Publication Awards recognize the best books on archaeology and the Bible published in 2001 and 2002.
The biennial awards are made possible by a generous grant from the Leopold and Clara M. Fellner Charitable Foundation through its trustee, Frederick L. Simmons.
Best Scholarly Book on Archaeology
Life in Biblical Israel
Philip J. King and Lawrence E. Stager(Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001)
Philip J. King and Lawrence E. Stager present an astonishing amount and variety of information, synthesizing archaeological and biblical data in a clearly written and wonderfully illustrated volume that presents many new interpretations. Topics include Israelite medicine, agriculture, crafts, trade, household, warfare, clothing, jewelry, music, sacred sites, religious practices, and burial customs. The opening chapter presents an imaginative reconstruction of the household of Micah (Judges 17–18) and is an example of biblical archaeology at its best. An extensive bibliography and indexes of biblical passages and subjects enhance the volume’s usefulness. This book is sure to become a classic.
