Appendix G Selected Bibliography compiles a diverse range of scholarly works focused on the historical, archaeological, and cultural aspects of ancient Israel and its temples. It includes significant contributions from authors such as M.N. Adler, who discusses the Temple at Jerusalem, and J. Brand, who provides observations on the Second Temple Edifice. The bibliography spans various topics, including biblical geography, monumental architecture, and the history of Israel, with works dating from 1871 to 1997. Notable entries include W.G. Dever's examination of ancient architecture and R. de Vaux's exploration of Israel's life and institutions. This resource serves as a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners seeking to understand the historical context of Masonic symbolism related to the Temple and its significance in Masonic tradition. The breadth of perspectives offered supports a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between history, archaeology, and Masonic teachings.
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M.N. Adler (Paper) The Temple at Jerusalem. 1887
D. Baly Geography of the Bible. 1974
M. Bietak Egypt and Canaan during the Middle Bronze Age. 1991
J. Brand Some Observations on the Second Temple Edifice. 1960
J. Bright A History of Israel. 1972
W.G. Dever Monumental Architecture in Ancient Israel. 1962
J. Ferguson The Temples of the Jews. 1878
R.L. Fox The Unauthorised Version. 1991
C.H. Gordon & G.A. Rensburg The Bible and the Ancient Near East 1997
M. Haran The Ark and the Cherubim. 1959
M. Haran Temples and Temple Service in Ancient Israel. 1978
J.H. Hayes A History of Ancient Israel - Judah. 1986
S. Herrmann History of Israel in Old Testament Times. 1981
V. Hurowitz 'I have built you an Exalted House'. 1993
W. Keller The Bible as History. 1989
K.M. Kenyon & P.R.S. Moorey The Bible and Recent Archaeology. 1978/1987
K.A. Kitchen Pharaoh Triumphant. 1982
J.M. Miller & J.H. Hayes A History of Ancient Israel and Judah. 1986
E.W. Nicholson Exodus and Sinai in History and Tradition. 1973
M. Noth History of Israel. 1960
J.B. Pritchard (Ed.) The Times Atlas of the Bible. 1987
D. M. Rohl A Test of Time - Vol.1. 1995
G. St.Clair The Buried City of Jerusalem. 1887
R.B.Y. Scott The Pillars of Jachin and Boaz. 1939
J.A. Soggin A History of Israel: from the Beginnings to the Bar Kochba Revolt. 1984
R. de Vaux Ancient Israel - Its Life and Institutions. 1958/1960
E. Thiele The Mysterious Numbers of the Hebrew Kings. 1983
G. Vermes The Dead Sea Scrolls: Qumran in Perspective. 1982
C. Warren Underground Jerusalem. 1876
C. Warren The Temple or the Tomb. 1880
L. Waterman (Paper) The Damaged Blueprints of the Temple of Solomon 1943
W. Whiston (Trans.) The Complete Works of the Learned and Authentic Jewish Historian, Flavius Josephus, (AD 37-98). 1850
C.W. Wilson & C. Warren The Recovery of Jerusalem. 1871