Overview

Archaeological discoveries relating to the Bible are prominent in the public square. Even archaeological controversies normally confined to the pages of obscure journals are considered newsworthy when they touch on biblical themes, people, or places. However, scholars are not always equipped to handle this sort of attention. Thus, the conference published in this book was organized to bring scholars into conversation with representatives of the media and to help them become better prepared to address the general public. Participants included the print media and the visual media as well as academics. The relation between archaeological controversies and Middle East politics emerged as a fraught subject in several essays, with the situation of the City of David in Jerusalem as a case in point. Other essays consider looting in Iraq and in other regions in the Middle East and highlight the legal and moral issues involved—for when legal norms recognized in international law and archaeological standards are violated, chaos reigns. This volume opens a dialogue between scholars and the media, providing both with perspectives that will enable them to become better at communicating what they do to a wide audience. And it offers lay communities who learn about archaeology and the Bible through the popular media information that will make them more sensitive to the way discoveries and issues are presented.

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Author:   Eric M. Meyers (Bernice and Morton Lerner Emeritus Professor in Judaic Studies, Duke University) ,  Carol L. Meyers (Mary Grace Wilson Professor of Religion, Duke University)
Publisher:   Pennsylvania State University Press
Imprint:   Eisenbrauns
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.567kg
ISBN:  

9781575062372

ISBN 10:   1575062372
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   15 October 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of Contributors Introduction Eric M. Meyers and Carol Meyers Part 1: Cultural Heritage The Media and Archaeological Preservation in Iraq: A Tale of Politics, Media, and the Law Patty Gerstenblith Part 2: Archaeology and the Media Fabulous Finds or Fantastic Forgeries? The Distortion of Archaeology by the Media and Pseudoarchaeologists and What We Can Do About It Eric H. Cline Dealing with the Media: Response to Eric H. Cline Joe Zias The Talpiyot Tomb and the Bloggers Mark Goodacre From Ossuary Epigraphs to Flickering Pixels: A Response to Mark Goodacre A. K. M. Adam The Power of the Press: The Effects of Press Releases and Popular Magazines on the Antiquities Trade Morag M. Kersel History and Fiction: Comments on Morag M. Kersel’s “The Power of the Press” Annabel Wharton Confessions of an Archaeologist: Lessons I Learned from the Talpiyot Tomb Fiasco and Other Media Encounters Jodi Magness Popular Media, History, and the Classroom Chad Spigel Scholars Behaving Badly: Sensationalism and Archaeology in the Media Byron R. McCane The Future of the Historical Documentary: Scholarly Responses to “History Channel Meets CSI” Milton Moreland An Ancient Medium in the Modern Media: Sagas of Semitic Inscriptions Christopher A. Rollston Part 3: Archaeology, Politics, and Local Communities Walk about Jerusalem: Protestant Pilgrims and the Holy Land Tony W. Cartledge Community and Antiquities at Umm el-Jimal and Silwan: A Comparison Bert de Vries Response to Bert de Vries, “Site Preservation in Jordan: The Case of Umm el-Jimal” S. Thomas Parker Archaeology, Identity, and the Media in Cyprus Thomas W. Davis Response to Thomas W. Davis, “Archaeology, Identity, and the Media in Cyprus” Donald C. Haggis The Quest for the Temple Mount: The Settler Movement and National Parks in Israel Eric M. Meyers On Tourism and Politics in Israel: A Response to Eric Meyers Rebecca L. Stein Part 4: Voices of the Media Responses from a Television Producer Ray Bruce Areas of Concern as We Go Forward Moira Bucciarelli Scholars at the Limits of Science and the Borders of Belief: Finding Proof for Faith. A Journalist’s Perspective on the Oded Golan Case Nina Burleigh Not Another Roadside Attraction: The Holy Land Experience in America Mark I. Pinsky Part 5: The Media: A View from Jerusalem How It Looks from the Other Side Ethan Bronner Index of Personal Names

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