Biblical Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction
"Cline's book is expertly written, covering an amazing amount of material -- the history of Biblical archaeology from the 19th century to the present and the wisdom (or, alternatively, lack thereof) of applying the results of archaeology to the text of the Bible -- without leaving the reader breathless or puzzled." --Biblical Archaeology Review"Cline is so excited and enthusiastic about the digging trade he comes across as a modern-day Indiana Jones." -Tribune Magazine