From two leading Christian apologists, here is a fascinating survey of the most important Oldand New Testament archaeological discoveries through the ages.Biblical archaeology has always stirred exci
Archaeological discoveries can shed a flood of light on the biblical text. This richly illustrated resource, now available in paperback, offers illuminating archaeological information related to the O
One hundred and fifty years of sustained archaeological investigation has yielded a more complete picture of the ancient Near East. TheOldTestament in Archaeologyand History combines the most sign
This is the illustrations volume which accompanies theOldTestament series of the Cambridge Bible Commentary. It is arranged on the same general plan as Mr Jones's successful companion volume on the New Testament. It contains 201 photographs, maps and drawings arranged in groups with a connected commentary which describes each picture in detail, explaining its significance. The whole collection provides a background study of theOldTestament lands and peoples. The sections deal with the geographical setting, thearchaeology of the region, the periods of OldTestament history from the earliest times to the Hellenistic period, the social background, theOldTestament books as literary productions, the background of Jewish religious life. Maps are skilfully simplified to give only the information relevant to understanding theOldTestament itself The diagrams explain technical subjects. The photographs, of scenes, buildings and works of art, andthe continuing tradition of Jewish religi
Merrill has extensively updated this popular-level OldTestament history to discuss updates in archaeologyand textual understanding. It is also more current as a defense of the Bible's accuracy.
Provides an introduction to the literature and history of theOldTestament. This title looks at the Biblical text, archaeology, other texts, and iconography. It explores varying exegetical methods, i
Looks at theological writings from the Reformation to the present, offers profiles of important scholars, and discusses neo-orthodoxy, the impact of archaeology, andthe church
Continues a decades-long effort to index journals of archaeology, history, language, science, andtheology in English language articles from 1769 to the present. Includes over 100 sections on such top
Alfred Hoerth offers an informative and colorful introduction to the archeology of theOldTestament, exploring the history, culture, and social forces of the earliest civilizations. Full-color maps,
David--the greatest king of Israel, the founder of Jerusalem, and one of the pivotal figures of theOldTestament--was a rich source of inspiration for artists andtheir patrons throughout the medieva
The origin of ancient Israel is only a thorny problem because of the various first principles, assumptions, axioms. and pre-understandings that scholars bring to the subject, argues Frendo (Near Easte
A collection of seventeen articles by colleagues and former students of Professor J. Maxwell Miller who taught at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University. The papers deal with the history, ch
This collection honours Margreet Steiner, who used archaeologyand pottery analysis to question the assumptions made by historians and biblical scholars about the past. It brings together biblical sch
