Contents: Introduction to archaeology and its application to the Old Testament. The birth of archaeology ; The Bible, archaeology and interpretation ; Genesis : the origins of the world and Israel ; Israel in and out of Egypt -- The land and kings of Israel. Taking the promised land ; Judges, prophets and kings ; The kingdom comes ; The tale of two kingdoms : Israel and Judah ; From Babylon to Jerusalem -- New Testament times. The Greco-Roman world of the New Testament ; The life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth ; The death and burial of Jesus ; The birth and spread of Christianity ; Epilogue : the journey has just begun. Abstract: BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY. 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 archaeological 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. Published in: Oxford, England Physical description: 192 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 25

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