A fascinating look at the religious life of ancient Israel and Canaan. Advancing the study of Hebrew culture, this lavishly illustrated, meticulously researched volume draws on iconographic evidence from 1750 B.C.E. to 333 B.C.E. to reconstruct the political and religious influence of Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon on the development of Yahweh worship. 466 pages, hardcover from Fortress.