Books on Biblical Archaeology
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Archaeology of the Land of the Bible 10,000-586 BCE by Amihai Mazar The standard text on biblical archaeology--an award-winning, comprehensive introduction to the subject, from the very beginnings to the divided monarchy and the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. (1992) |
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Israel in Egypt: The Evidence for the Authenticity of the Exodus Tradition
by James K. Hoffmeier Scholars of the Hebrew Bible have in the last decade begun to question the historical accuracy of the Israelite sojourn in Egypt, as described in the book of Exodus. The reason for the rejection of the exodus tradition is said to be the lack of historical and archaeological evidence in Egypt. Those advancing these claims, however, are not specialists in the study of Egyptian history, culture, and archaeology. In this pioneering book, James Hoffmeier examines the most current Egyptological evidence and argues that it supports the biblical record concerning Israel in Egypt. (Oxford University Press, 1999) |
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Wycliffe Dictionary of Biblical Archaeology
by Charles F. Pfeiffer Learn more about the biblical world in this collection of over 380 informative articles on ancient and excavated sites, major archaeologists, and archaeological terms. The articles provide interesting background information on many of the sites mentioned in the Bible. They also bring to life the customs of biblical times, from agriculture to architecture to marriage and more. Over 270 photos and illustrations illuminate the text. |
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Archaeology and Bible History
by Joseph P. Free This reference tool shows how archaeological discoveries in Bible lands have helped to confirm the accuracy of Scripture and give understanding to it. |
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The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of Its Sacred Texts
by Neil Asher Silberman The Bible Unearthed is a balanced, thoughtful, bold reconsideration of the historical period that produced the Hebrew Bible. The headline news in this book is easy to pick out: there is no evidence for the existence of Abraham, or any of the Patriarchs; ditto for Moses and the Exodus; and the same goes for the whole period of Judges and the united monarchy of David and Solomon. Yet the authors deny that their arguments should be construed as compromising the Bible's power. (Free Press, 2002) |
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The Oxford History of the Biblical World
by Michael David Coogan For more than a century, archeologists have been unearthing the tombs, temples, texts, and artifacts of the ancient Near East and the Mediterranean world. Using new approaches, contemporary scholars have begun to synthesize this material with the biblical traditions. The Oxford History of the Biblical World incorporates the best of this scholarship, and in chronologically ordered chapters presents the reader with a readable and integrated study of the history, art, architecture, languages, literatures, and religion of biblical Israel and early Judaism and Christianity in their larger cultural contexts. (Oxford University Press, 2001) |
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Archaeology and the Old Testament
by Alfred J. Hoerth Christianbook.com description: "At last---there's a treatment of archaeology and the Old Testament that's comprehensive, up to date, and accessible to laypeople! Hoerth's work presents a fascinating overview of the archaeology of the entire Middle East and shows how it illuminates the biblical text. More than 250 charts, photos, and illustrations round out this excellent resource." (Baker Academic, 1998) |
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Archaeology and the New Testament
by John McRay Amazon customer review: "After reading Archeology and the Old Testament by Hoerth, this book fills out the needed holes. For a newcomer to the field of archeology this book helps to understand some of the basics. Very well put together and infromative. The development of ideas is clear and insightful. This book is a winner, and I recommend this for any student of the Bible who seeks to teach the Word of God in its context." (Baker Academic, 1991) |
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The Archeology of the New Testament
by Jack Finegan The Archeology of the New Testament is the authoritative illustrated account of what is presently known about the chief sites and monuments connected with the life of Jesus and the history of the early church. To follow the order of the New Testament, it first investigates sites connected with John the Baptist and then proceeds to Bethlehem and Nazareth, Samaria and Galilee, Jerash, Caesarea, Jericho, the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, and Emmaus. Each site is illustrated, and the accompanying text, numbered to facilitate cross-reference, contains a bibliography. (Princeton University Press, 1992) |
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New Testament Cities in Western Asia Minor: Light from Archaeology on Cities of Paul and the Seven Churches of Revelation
by Edwin M. Yamauchi (2003) |
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New Testament archaeology, biblical archaeology, bibliography
New Testament archaeology, biblical archaeology, bibliography
