Cities of the Plain

The Cities of the Plain offers a rigorous historical and interdisciplinary examination of the ancient cities of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Bela. Moving beyond traditional interpretations, G. Deponcell approaches the subject through a structured analysis of textual traditions, archaeology, geology, and ancient Near Eastern history.

 This work carefully distinguishes between literary narrative and material evidence, avoiding simplistic conclusions while exploring whether a historical core underlies the biblical account. By engaging with key archaeological sites, linguistic data, and environmental factors, the book presents a balanced and methodologically sound investigation into one of antiquity’s most debated events.

Designed for serious readers, researchers, and those interested in biblical history, this study provides a clear, disciplined framework for understanding how ancient memory, catastrophe, and tradition may converge in the record of the Cities of the Plain.

Pages: 298