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Scribes and schools in monarchic Judah

David W. Jamieson-Drake • 1988 • Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Author: David W. Jamieson-Drake
First published: 1988
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Genres: History
ISBN: 9780567202840

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This academic study provides a focused exploration of the scribal traditions and institutional structures present within ancient Judah. By examining the interplay between early literacy and the development of the state, it offers a foundational perspective on the intellectual life of the period.

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Scribes and Schools in Monarchic Judah was published in 1988 as part of the Social World of Biblical Antiquity series. Authored by David W. Jamieson-Drake, the work emerged from a period of intense academic interest in applying sociological models to the study of ancient Israel. It specifically examines the emergence of literacy and the development of a state bureaucracy, seeking to determine whether archaeological evidence supports the existence of an organized scribal class during the monarchic period.

The book is recognized for its rigorous, skeptical approach to historical reconstruction. Rather than relying solely on the biblical narrative, Jamieson-Drake utilizes administrative data, such as epigraphic finds and seals, to map the physical evidence of literacy. While the text remains a niche scholarly resource, it is frequently cited in broader discussions regarding the political economy of Iron Age Judah and the technological requirements of a centralized government.

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