Archaeology and biblical interpretation
By: edited by John R. Bartlett.
Contributors: Bartlett, John R.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 1997
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
Subjects: Bible -- Antiquities.; Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.; Bible -- Evidences, authority, etc.; Excavations (Archaeology) -- Middle East.; Middle East -- Antiquities.
Description: The papers assembled 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.