1st Edition

Archaeology and Biblical Interpretation

Edited By John R. Bartlett Copyright 1997
    196 Pages
    by Routledge

    192 Pages
    by Routledge

    The contributors in this book use the most recent research in key areas - the early settlements of Israel, early Israelite religion, Qumran, Jerusalem, early Christian churches - to show that ancient writings and modern archaeology can illuminate each other, but only when used with professional care. The essays represent a new generation of archaeologists and historians, with new social, political and religious concerns who draw a fresh and vital picture of the emergence of ancient Israel.

    What has Archaeology to do with the Bible - or Vice Versa? John R. Bartlett, Archaeology and the Emergence of Early Israel William G. Dever, Kuntillet 'Ajrud and the History of Israelite Religion Andrew D.H. Mayes, The Archaeology of Qumran John R. Bartlett, The Temple Mount of Herod the Great: Recent Excavations and Literary Sources Brian Lalor, The Archaeology of Palestine and the Quest for the Historical Jesus Sean V. Freyne, On the Pilgrim's Way to the Holy City of Jerusalem: the Basilica of Dor Claudine Dauphin

    Biography

    John R. Bartlett, Church of New England Theological College

    'This is a most useful and very well illustrated collection of essays for those seeking up-to-date information on the present state of archaeology and biblical interpretation. It demonstrates the fruits of independent assessment of the archaeological evidence and how this can challenge our reconstructions which have for so long been based on textual evidence alone.' - Dr. Anne McKinley, Search: A Church of Ireland Journal