Persian Period Jerusalem and Yehud: A Rejoinder

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  • Israel Finkelstein

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5508/jhs.2009.v9.a24

Abstract

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.

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Published

2010-01-12

How to Cite

Finkelstein, I. (2010). Persian Period Jerusalem and Yehud: A Rejoinder. The Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 9. https://doi.org/10.5508/jhs.2009.v9.a24

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