{"title":"Filip Capek","description":"\u003cp\u003eFilip Capek's works delve into the intricate intersections of archaeology, history, and religious identity, particularly within the context of ancient Israel. Readers can expect thoughtful explorations that illuminate how historical evidence shapes our understanding of spiritual traditions and cultural formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis writing invites a deeper reflection on the foundations of faith and identity, offering a nuanced perspective that appeals to those interested in religion, spirituality, and the historical roots that inform them. Capek’s scholarship bridges academic rigor with accessible insight, making complex topics approachable yet profound.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"archaeology-history-and-formation-of-identity-in-ancient-israel-by-filip-capek-9788024654171","title":"Archaeology, History, and Formation of Identity in Ancient Israel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA critical examination of the history of Israel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen did Israel begin? The origins of ancient Israel are shrouded in mystery, and those hoping to explore the issue must utilise resources from three different fields—archaeology, epigraphy, and biblical texts—and then examine their interrelations while keeping in mind that the name Israel was not used to describe just one state but referred to numerous entities at different times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArchaeology, History, and Formation of Identity in Ancient Israel\u003c\/em\u003e provides a critical reading of Israel’s history. It is neither a harmonising reading, which takes the picture painted by texts as a given fact, nor a reading supporting biblical texts with archaeological and epigraphic data; instead, it offers the reader multiple options to understand biblical narratives on a historical and theological level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to presenting the main currents in the field, the book draws upon the latest discoveries from Czech-Israeli excavations to offer new hypotheses and reconstructions based on the interdisciplinary dialogue between biblical studies, archaeology, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455520915692,"sku":"9788024654171","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/813T3tXy1yL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774777864"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/filip-capek.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}