Hoffmeier, James Karl, 1951-

The archaeology of the Bible / James K. Hoffmeier. - 1st ed. - Oxford : Lion Hudson, 2008. - 192 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 186-187) and index.

PART 1. 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 -- PART 2. 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 -- PART 3. 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.

9780745952260 (hbk.) 0745952267 (hbk.)

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Bible--Antiquities.
Bible--Geography.

BS621 / .H644 2008

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