The Archaeology Of The Bible
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Beautifully illustrated, the book is interspersed with stories from the author's own experience as an archaeologist, bringing the thrill of archeaological discovery vividly to life. It is an ideal introduction for anyone interested in learning more about the societies and events of the Ancient Near East and how they affect our understanding of the Bible.
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Part 1 Introduction to Archaeology and its Application to the Old Testament
Chapter 1 The birth of archaeology
Chapter 2 The Bible, archaeology and interpretation
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Book Details
| Author / Artist | James K. Hoffmeir |
| Book Format | hardback |
| Publisher | Lion Hudson Plc |
| Date Published | 2008-02-22 |
| Number of Pages | 192 |
| ISBN | 9780745952260 |
| ISBN-10 | 0745952267 |
| Product ID | 1121065 |
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Taking the reader on a fascinating journey around the archaeological remains of the Ancient Near East, The Archaeology of the Bible provides a review of Bible history and examines the role of archaeology in understanding the biblical text. Beginning with Genesis and the origins of the world, it follows the Bible narrative right through to the early churches of Revelation.Beautifully illustrated, the book is interspersed with stories from the author's own experience as an archaeologist, bringing the thrill of archeaological discovery vividly to life. It is an ideal introduction for anyone interested in learning more about the societies and events of the Ancient Near East and how they affect our understanding of the Bible.
Chronological chart with approximate timings
Part 1 Introduction to Archaeology and its Application to the Old Testament
Chapter 1 The birth of archaeology
Chapter 2 The Bible, archaeology and interpretation
Chapter 3 Genesis: The origins of the World and Israel
Chapter 4 Israel in and out of Egypt
Part 2 The Land and Kings of Israel
Chapter 5 Taking the Promised Land
Chapter 6 Judges, Prophets, and Kings
Chapter 7 The Kingdom Comes
Chapter 8 The tale of two kingdoms: Israel and Judah
Chapter 9 From Babylon and Jerusalem
Part 3 New Testament Times
Chapter 10 The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament
Chapter 11 The life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth
Chapter 12 The death and burial of Jesus
Chapter 13 The birth and spread of Christianity
Epilogue The journey has just begun




