文档介绍：Archaeology and the Bible
In recent years archaeological discoveries in the Near East, particularly in
Palestine, have been related in one way or another to the Bible, often in an
effort to prove its historical veracity. But newer field methodologies, regional
surveys and creative syntheses have called into question this traditional
approach. Archaeology and the Bible examines these new developments and
discusses what they imply for biblical studies. The book:
• traces the history of the development of Near Eastern archaeology,
including the rise and fall of the so-called “biblical archaeology” movement
• describes how field archaeology is actually done so that the reader can
visualize how archaeological discoveries are made, recorded and studied
• recounts the broader prehistorical/archaeological horizon out of which
the Bible was born
• elucidates how recent archaeological discoveries and theorizing pose
serious challenges to the traditional interpretations of such biblical stories
as the “Exodus” and the “Conquest”
• explores the implications of new developments in the field for
understanding Israelite religion.
Archaeology and the Bible presents a concise prehensive and accessible
introduction to biblical archaeology which will be invaluable to students.
John C. H. Laughlin is Professor of Religion and Chairman of the
Department of Religion at Averett College. He has excavated at Tel Dan
and served as Field Supervisor at the Capernaum excavations. Since 1989,
he has been a Field Supervisor at Banias. He has published and lectured
widely on the subjects of Near Eastern archaeology and the Bible.
Approaching the Ancient World
Series editor: Richard Stoneman
The sources for the study of the Greek and Roman world are diffuse, diverse,
and plex, and special training is needed in order to use them to
the best advantage in constructing a historical picture.
The books in this series provide an introduction to the problems and