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The Archaeology of the Bible By James K. Hoffmeier ( Lion UK )
Release Date: 2008-05-28
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How have the societies and events of the past affected the shape of the world as we know it today? How can we use archaeological data to help us understand the peoples and culture of the Ancient Near East? Can archaeological studies help us to understand the Bible, and if so, how? These are just some of the questions discussed in this fascinating journey around the archaeological remains of the Ancient Near East. James K. Hoffmeier provides the reader with a review of Bible history and examines the role of archaeology in understanding the Biblical text. Beginning with Genesis, this intriguing survey follows the Bible narrative right through to the early churches of Revelation. The book is divided into three sections—two of which cover the Old Testament and one to the New Testament—and is interspersed with stories from the author's own experience as an archaeologist, which bring the thrill of archaeological discovery vividly to life. Beautifully illustrated with photographs, charts, maps, diagrams, and illustrations of sites, this striking overview is 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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 Excellent! ( 070768 )
The author, just in case you don't know, is one of the great evangelical archaeologists, and professor of Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology at Trinity International University. In recent years he has taken issue with minimalists (people who think there is little or no history in the Bible)in his books "Israel In Egypt" and "Ancient Israel in Sinai." Those books are a little more in depth, and this one a little more introductory. "The Archaeology of the Bible" will give you a clear and concise run down of the history of Biblical archaeology and an outline of the arguments for the historical reliability of the Old Testament, which he fleshes out in more detail in the more advanced books. If you are a layperson like myself you may want to read all three books, but please start with this one, or the two harder ones won't make as much sense.
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The Archaeology of the Bible, Hoffmeier
Hoffmeier's book has value for scholars and laypersons alike. Though simply written, the author's solid scholarship and on-site fieldwork are obvious at every point. Overall, I like Hoffmeier's work (though I disagree with Hoffmeier's 13th century B.C. date for the exodus--the evidence better fits a 15th century B.C. setting).
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 Easy to Read
Easy to read book for the non specialist. Although the author tried to be as objective as possible, however, at the back of his mind he was trying to prove the writings of the bible.
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