Stamps

A collection of engravings, seals and inscriptions bearing names dating back to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. ​​Photos, graphic design by Dr. Barak Sober

The diversity of names in the kingdoms of Israel and Judah reveals social and cultural gaps

A new study by researchers from the Hebrew University offers an innovative analysis of names from the biblical period using ecological methods, and shows: The Kingdom of Israel was more cosmopolitan and open - the Kingdom of Judah was conservative and centralized