The author is an important but controversial figure in the history
of Palestinian archaeology. This volume celebrates the centennial
of the publication of his excavations at Tel Gezer (1912),
conducted under the auspices of the PEF. This excavation was the
most ambitious one of its time in the land, yielding important
architectural remains and thousands of artefacts, including the
well-known Gezer Calendar. The contributions of several eminent
scholars reflect on the man and his work, and also report on how
his work influenced the understanding of the sites he excavated in
Palestine, all of which are currently being re-investigated. It is
also richly illustrated with images from the PEF archives.
Evaluations of Macalister's work vary tremendously and are
reflected here. Many learnt from him, others deplored his methods
and record keeping. As one contributor puts it, 'an industrious
archaeologist but an awful excavator', and a man who was both
admired and intensely disliked: regarded as both a villain and a
visionary. But it is generally agreed that he is a figure who
cannot be ignored, and anyone interested in Palestinian archaeology
will find a great deal to learn from this book.
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