Camels in the Biblical World - Eisenbrauns History Book

Explore the history, archaeology, and culture of the Levant in Camels in the Biblical World. This two-part study examines the role of camels from their earliest mentions as the property of Abraham to their use as long-distance mounts for the Queen of Sheba. The book investigates the spatio-temporal history of the camel in the ancient Near and Middle East to provide context for their appearance in the Hebrew Bible. By looking at the limited extrabiblical evidence before 1000 BCE, this work helps readers understand the transition of camels from early biblical accounts to the Gospels, including the well-known imagery of the camel passing through a needle's eye. This scholarly resource is essential for those studying the intersection of ancient history and sacred writings.