Hesban 7: Hellenistic and Roman Strata:
A Study of Tell Hesban from the 2nd Century B.C. to the 4th Century A.D.

by Larry A. Mitchel (Andrews University)

This volume details the Intertestamental, New Testament, and Early Church cultures at Tell Hesban.  Descriptions of the political and religious history of the region include treatments of the local culture, roads/transportation, commerce, and trade.  Highly-detailed stratigraphic analyses incorporate the Esbus coin and Roman Acropolis finds.    Includes numerous plans and photographs of discoveries which are interpreted in the light of contemporary natural, cultural, and historical events. 

Contents:Introduction; Tell Hesban Stratum 15: 198-63 B.C.; Tell Hesban Stratum 14: ca. 63 to A.D. 130; Tell Hesban Stratum 13: ca. A.D. 130-193; Tell Hesban Stratum 12: ca. A.D. 193-284; Tell Hesban Stratum 11: ca. A.D. 284-363; Conclusoins; Appendix A: Tell Hesban Abbreviated Locus List for Strata 15-11; Appendix B: Tell Hesban Objects for Strata 15-11; References; Index.  Includes 92 photos, 38 illustrations, 7 tables.

[10] ISBN 0-943872-20-0  1992  208 pages, $45.99

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Edited 4/7/05 tlc