For many generations, the central
highlands of the southern Levant (i.e., the territory associated with
ancient Israel and Judah) were the focal point of civilization in the
region. According to the biblical account, the highlands were where the
patriarchs roamed, starting the process of the creation of the Israelite
nation; where many of the tribes of Israel settled; and where Israelite
monarchy began. Under Persian rule, Jews and Samaritans lived at this
same area, and fought for their sovereignty in the days of the Greek
Empire; within this territory is where the Temple stood in its full
glory during the Early Roman era, and where, later, the students of
Rabbi Akiva fought as part of Bar Kokhba's army. The central highlands
were intricately connected with the New Testament's portrayal of the
life of Jesus and the founding of the first Christian communities who
lived in Jerusalem, and where, later, centers of the Byzantine and
Crusaders administrations were erected. These hills also witnessed the
rise of Islam through the actions of Mohammed the Prophet, and conflicts
between Islamic and Christian forces. In sum, the central highlands of
the southern Levant were where the most important spiritual developments
in monotheism and the history of religion took place.
As
part of returning the central highlands region to their rightful place
in scholarship's awareness, "In the Highland's Depth" is a forum for
research on the archaeology and history of these regions. Special focus
and attention will be given to studies related to the exploration of
underground spaces, tombs, cisterns, underground complexes or natural
caves in the central highlands. Being interdisciplinary in nature, the
journal offers a platform for professional historians and archaeologists
alike to critically investigate points of research concerning these
issues. Contributions from scholars who are working in these fields are
especially encouraged. By publishing all of its articles online, "In the
Highland's Depth" seeks to disseminate its published papers immediately
after the peer-review and editorial processes have been completed
providing timely publication and convenient access.
All Volumes
See AWOL's full List of Open Access Journals in Ancient Studies
For many generations, the central highlands of the southern Levant (i.e., the territory associated with ancient Israel and Judah) were the focal point of civilization in the region. According to the biblical account, the highlands were where the patriarchs roamed, starting the process of the creation of the Israelite nation; where many of the tribes of Israel settled; and where Israelite monarchy began. Under Persian rule, Jews and Samaritans lived at this same area, and fought for their sovereignty in the days of the Greek Empire; within this territory is where the Temple stood in its full glory during the Early Roman era, and where, later, the students of Rabbi Akiva fought as part of Bar Kokhba's army. The central highlands were intricately connected with the New Testament's portrayal of the life of Jesus and the founding of the first Christian communities who lived in Jerusalem, and where, later, centers of the Byzantine and Crusaders administrations were erected. These hills also witnessed the rise of Islam through the actions of Mohammed the Prophet, and conflicts between Islamic and Christian forces. In sum, the central highlands of the southern Levant were where the most important spiritual developments in monotheism and the history of religion took place.
As part of returning the central highlands region to their rightful place in scholarship's awareness, "In the Highland's Depth" is a forum for research on the archaeology and history of these regions. Special focus and attention will be given to studies related to the exploration of underground spaces, tombs, cisterns, underground complexes or natural caves in the central highlands. Being interdisciplinary in nature, the journal offers a platform for professional historians and archaeologists alike to critically investigate points of research concerning these issues. Contributions from scholars who are working in these fields are especially encouraged. By publishing all of its articles online, "In the Highland's Depth" seeks to disseminate its published papers immediately after the peer-review and editorial processes have been completed providing timely publication and convenient access.
All Volumes
See AWOL's full List of Open Access Journals in Ancient Studies
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