Very Short Introduction Biblical Archaeology - Cline, E. H.
Very Short Introduction Biblical Archaeology - Cline, E. H. Public interest in biblical archaeology is at an all-time high, as television documentaries pull in millions of viewers to watch shows on…
Specifikacia Very Short Introduction Biblical Archaeology - Cline, E. H.
Very Short Introduction Biblical Archaeology - Cline, E. H.
Public interest in biblical archaeology is at an all-time high, as television documentaries pull in millions of viewers to watch shows on the Exodus, the Ark of the Covenant, and the so-called Lost Tomb of Jesus. Biblical Archaeology offers a passport into this fascinating realm, where ancient religion and modern science meet, and where tomorrow's discovery may answer a riddle that has lasted a thousand years.Archaeologist Eric H. Important discoveries with relevance to the Bible are made virtually every year--during 2007 and 2008 alone researchers announced at least seven major discoveries in Israel, five of them in or near Jerusalem.
He discusses the early pioneers, such as Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie and William Foxwell Albright, the origins of biblical archaeology as a discipline, and the major Cline here offers a complete overview of this exciting field.