A Pictorial Guide To Biblical Archaeology

A new addition to the best-selling Kregel Pictorial Guide series

Sound research and illuminating visuals make biblical and historical times and teachings come alive for today's middle-school and high-school students as well as pastors looking for a concise overview of familiar topics. This volume continues the valuable tradition of the best-selling Kregel Pictorial Guide series with their full-color introductions that make history easy to understand and interesting to learn. Alfred Hoerth offers an informative and colorful introduction to the archeology of the Old Testament, exploring the history, culture, and social forces of the earliest civilizations. Full-color maps, photographs, and diagrams allow students to walk through digs and discoveries in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Palestine and experience the findings for themselves.

Explore significant archaeological discoveries pertaining to every book of the Bible. Laypersons, pastors, students, academics, and anyone looking for a current and comprehensive biblical archaeology resource need look no further. The Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology provides a wealth of information that supplements the historical context of the Bible, providing a window into the past that will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of biblical text. Immerse yourself in the world of the Bible and the intertestamental period with these special features: Introduction to the field of archaeology Archaeological discoveries in canonical order The latest photos and information from new discoveries Aerial photos of excavation sites Photos of artifacts and historic structures Sidebars and study helps Robust glossary Detailed maps Bibliography The Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology gives readers the opportunity to visit ancient sites and historical places while remaining in the comfort of their own home.

A popular introduction to archaeology and the methods archaeologists use to reconstruct the history of ancient Israel.

Join a photographic quest in search of the lost treasures of the Bible. Unveil ancient mysteries as you discover the evidence for Israel’s exodus from Egypt, and travel into lost civilisations in search of the Ark of the Covenant. Explore lost worlds with over 160 colour pictures and find how evidence outside of the Bible gives a deeper insight into the mysteries of ancient Israel. Learn what happened to the treasures of the Temple of Jerusalem and experience an onsite travel journal through Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia. Paul Backholer is a British broadcaster and the founder of ByFaith Media (www.ByFaith.org). He is the director of ByFaith TV and the producer of several documentaries. Paul is the author of a number of books including How Christianity Made the Modern World, Britain, a Christian Nation and Holy Spirit Power. Paul studied in a British Bible college and has travelled to over forty nations working on Christian projects.