Avraham Faust (Hebrew:אברהם פאווסט) is an Israeli archaeologist and professor atBar-Ilan University. He directs excavations at Tel Eton, widely regarded as the probable site of biblicalEglon.[1][2]
Faust was born and raised inIsrael. He completed his undergraduate and graduate studies atBar-Ilan University, where he later earned his doctorate.[3] His academic work centered on the archaeology of ancient Israel, and he has been deeply involved in the study of the relationship between archaeological findings and the biblical narrative.[4]
Avraham Faust is a professor at Bar-Ilan University, where he teaches in the Department of Bible, Archaeology, and Ancient Near Eastern Studies. His primary research interests include the archaeology of ancient Israel, focusing on the I[5]ron Age, the development of Israelite society, and the social and political organization of early Israel.[6]
Faust has conducted extensive excavations at several significant sites in Israel. His work has focused on understanding the material culture of the Israelites, their settlements, and their interactions with neighboring cultures.[7] He has particularly contributed to studies concerning the emergence of Israelite identity and its relationship with surrounding Canaanite and other ancient civilizations.
Faust's scholarly work is known for its critical examination of the connection between biblical texts and archaeological evidence. He has contributed to the understanding of how archaeology can inform our knowledge of biblical history and vice versa. His publications include both monographs and articles that discuss the social, political, and economic aspects of ancient Israel.[8]
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