The Jeselsohn Collection of Aramaic Ostraca from Idumea

By: Yardeni, Ada

This volume presents 574 ostraca--potsherds containing short notes written in ink--from the collection of David and Jemima Jeselsohn, almost all dating from the fourth century B.C.E. The 560 Aramaic and 9 Greek texts included here reveal information about the daily life of the rural population in Israel at a crucial turning point in history. For each item, there is a high-resolution photo, a hand-drawn copy, a ceramic analysis and description, and an interpretation of the writing that places it in its historical context and notes similar texts. Framed by a foreword and three introductory essays, this volume also includes glossaries of words, names, place names, and terms. The attached bookmark contains a USB flash drive with the concordance of words, names, and months.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9652173940
• ISBN13: 9789652173942
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Yad Ben-Zvi Press
• Length: 757 Pages
• Weight: 6.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 8.6" x 10.9"