Bible Archaeology: An Exploration of the History and Culture of Early CivilizationsAlthough it's most often associated with the excavation of historical sites, archaeology is more so a quest to recover a better understanding of early civilizations-their language, history, and culture. This comprehensive and accessible guide offers full-color maps, photographs, and diagrams to introduce readers to biblical archaeology. By sharing knowledge and insight into the historical contexts and cultural settings of the biblical narratives, the authors give readers glasses through which they can truly experience the life and work of such godly men as Abraham and Moses, as well as Jesus and his disciples. As a result, readers can achieve a more accurate interpretation of the biblical text and gain a greater understanding of their faith. |
Contents
Contents Preface | 6 |
Archaeology and the Bible | 9 |
Mesopotamia and the Bible | 31 |
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Bible Archaeology: An Exploration of the History and Culture of Early ... Alfred J. Hoerth,John McRay No preview available - 2018 |
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Abraham Acts agora ancient Antioch Archaeology army Artaxerxes Asia Minor Assyrian Athens Augustus Babylon became began Bible biblical building burial Caesarea Caesarea Maritima Capernaum cave century B.C. church city wall coast constructed Corinth Cyrus Darius Dynasty 18 early east eastern Egypt Egyptian emperor empire Ephesus excavated feet Galilee Gate Genesis Greek harbor Hebrew Herod built Herodian Hittite Hyksos inscription Israel Jericho Jerusalem Jesus Jewish Jews John Joseph Josephus Judah king land later located Luke Masada Megiddo Mesopotamia meters Middle Kingdom miles modern Nabonidus Old Testament palace Palestine Paul Paul's Pergamum period Persian pharaoh Philippi pool pyramids Ramses Ramses II reign reliefs remains revealed Roman Rome Samaria Sardis Sargon Sargon II scholars scrolls Shalmaneser Shalmaneser III side Solomon southern stele stone street Susa synagogue Syria Temple Mount texts theater throne Thutmose III Tiberius Tiglath-pileser III tomb Valley worship Xerxes