The Philistines: Their History and Civilization (1913)

""The Philistines: Their History and Civilization"" is a historical and archaeological study of the Philistine people, who inhabited the southern coast of Palestine from the 12th century BCE until their defeat by the Israelites in the 8th century BCE. Written by R. A. Stewart Macalister and originally published in 1913, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the Philistine civilization, including their origins, religion, art, architecture, and daily life. Macalister draws on a wide range of sources, including biblical texts, ancient inscriptions, and archaeological excavations, to reconstruct the history and culture of this fascinating people. The book is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of ancient Near Eastern history, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the Philistines.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.