Persian period Jerusalem and Yehud: a rejoinder

This is a rejoinder to several recently published articles which take issue with my views on Persian period Jerusalem and Yehud. The article deals with methodological issues such as inconsistencies between archaeology and text and the meaning of negative evidence in archaeology. On the factual level...

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Main Author: Finḳelshṭayn, Yiśraʾel 1949- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: The National Library of Canada 2009
In: The journal of Hebrew scriptures
Year: 2009, Volume: 9, Pages: 2-13
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
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Summary:This is a rejoinder to several recently published articles which take issue with my views on Persian period Jerusalem and Yehud. The article deals with methodological issues such as inconsistencies between archaeology and text and the meaning of negative evidence in archaeology. On the factual level, with the available data at hand, I see no reason to change my views : Persian period Jerusalem covered ca. 2–2.5 hectares, and both the description of the construction of the city-wall in Nehemiah 3 and the List of Returnees in Ezra and Nehemiah probably reflect late Hellenistic (Hasmonean) period realities.
ISSN:1203-1542
Contains:Enthalten in: The journal of Hebrew scriptures
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.5508/jhs.2009.v9.a24