Explore Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods with the site excavations of towns and villages and discover what these excavations may tell us about the history of settlement in this important period. Drawing on the expertise of archaeologists, historians, biblical scholars, and social scientists, these volumes include modern studies of Galilee and its history. Contributors dig into issues of taxation, ethnicity, religious practices, road systems, trade and markets, education, health, village life, houses, and the urban-rural divide in Jesus’ historical context. This volume also includes a rich selection of images, figures, charts, and maps that present Jesus’ location and culture in vivid detail.
