Taking advantage of the increasing investigation and analysis of archaeological field data relating to agriculture and food production, author Borowski integrates the latest results with the related textual evidence both from the Bible and outside the Bible. The four major areas investigated are (1) the land, (2) field work and grain production, (3) cultigens and cultivars, and (4) factors in soil fertility and crop yield. Borowski's efforts have resulted in a standard reference both for those wanting to understand biblical texts relating to agriculture and those interested in the scientific/archaeological analysis of ancient agriculture. Thorough indexes provide easy access to the information presented in the book.