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Ahabs House Of Horrors
$22.99Add to cartReconciling biblical and extrabiblical history
The extrabiblical testimony surrounding Israel’s early history is difficult to assess and synthesize. But numerous sources emerging from the ninth century BC onward invite direct comparison with the biblical account. In Ahab’s House of Horrors: A Historiographic Study of the Military Campaigns of the House of Omri, Kyle R. Greenwood and David B. Schreiner examine the historical records of Israel and its neighbors. While Scripture generally gives a bleak depiction of the Omride dynasty, extrabiblical evidence appears to tell another story. Inscriptions and archeological evidence portray a period of Israelite geopolitical influence and cultural sophistication.Rather than simply rejecting one source over another, Greenwood and Schreiner press beyond polarization. They propose a nuanced synthesis by embracing the complex dynamics of ancient history writing and the historical difficulties that surround the Omri dynasty.
Ahab’s House of Horrors is an important contribution to the ongoing discussion of biblical historiography and, specifically, to our understanding of 1-2 Kings and the Omri family.
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Word Set In Stone
$21.95Add to cartAnti-Christians have a lot of slick, smart-sounding attacks against the Faith, and their favorite target is the Bible. How can you really believe that Moses parted the Red Sea? they’ll ask. What makes you think Abraham, Joseph, and King David were real people and not just fantastical characters? That’s not what the experts say. And how can you take the Bible seriously when the Old Testament is filled with camels . . . way before camels even existed in Israel? Supernatural faith is a beautiful thing, and strong theology is indispensable, but wouldn’t it be great if we could prove the Bible with hard science, too? In The Word Set in Stone, veteran apologist Dave Armstrong uses secular historiography and proven scientific disciplines such as archaeology, meteorology, and even zoology and hydrology, to show that not only are some of the most fantastic-seeming episodes of the Bible possible, they are probable?even quite likely. From the Gospels to the Prophets all the way back to the Garden of Eden, you’ll see that Scripture skeptics don’t need a leap of faith to see that the Bible is one of the most historically reliable documents ever written. (And yes, that goes for the Red Sea, too.) Presenting rigorous scientific research and theory, yet written in a way that’s accessible to the average reader, The Word Set in Stone levels the playing field between those anti-Christians who cling to a caricature of science and the amateur apologist in all of us. The truth of the Bible is not just a matter of faith; it’s elementary.
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Red Haired Archaeologist Digs Israel
$15.99Add to cartTravel Israel-past and present-to learn about its people and its God with Harvard-trained biblical archaeologist, whimsical storyteller, and sunscreen advocate Amanda Hope Haley.
Despite what’s seen in the Indiana Jones movies, archaeology isn’t a fast-paced quest to recover legendary objects lost to time. Scholar and writer Amanda Hope Haley’s digs in Israel have been dusty, rigorous, and objective hunts for clues that reveal the world as it existed when the Bible was written.
In The Red-Haired Archaeologist Digs Israel, Amanda travels the lands of the Bible-a trowel in one hand and a camera in the other. Discover with her how Christians can…
*use archaeological finds to better understand Israel’s history
*shed a Western mindset and read the Bible in its original context
*comprehend today’s religious conflicts in the Holy LandFor anyone curious about Israel of the past and the present, The Red-Haired Archaeologist Digs Israel investigates the historical and modern contexts we need to understand both the Bible and God’s people, and features photos from Amanda’s archaeological digs. This two-week trip through the country, which begins as a search for the meanings of ancient Scripture, just might end with a clearer perception of our current neighbors and how Jesus would have us love them today.
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Where Was The Biblical Red Sea
$25.99Add to cartWhere was the Red Sea of Exodus?
Exodus records that the waters of the Red Sea (or Reed Sea) opened up to deliver Israel and plummeted down to destroy their Egyptian pursuers. But if the Red Sea cannot be located, can we trust the claims of the Bible? Some have suggested relocating the events. Others suggest they never happened at all. In Where Was the Biblical Red Sea? Beitzel challenges popular alternatives and defends the traditional location: that the biblical Red Sea refers to a body of water lying between the eastern Nile Delta and Sinai. Beitzel rigorously reexamines the data–both typical and overlooked–ranging from biblical and classical sources to ancient and medieval maps. His comprehensive analysis answers objections to the traditional view and exposes the inadequacies of popular alternatives. Ancient geography excavates the biblical world and its story. Readers will better understand and appreciate the biblical story as well as its historicity and reliability. Where Was the Biblical Red Sea? is a foundational reference work for any discussion of the Exodus event.
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Phoebe : A Story
$28.00Add to cartSometime around 56 AD, the apostle Paul wrote to the church in Rome. He entrusted this letter to Phoebe, whom he describes as the deacon of the church at Cenchreae and a patron of many. But who was this remarkable woman?
Biblical scholar and popular author and speaker Paula Gooder imagines Phoebe’s story?who she was, the life she lived, and her first-century faith?and in doing so opens up Paul’s world, giving a sense of the cultural and historical pressures that shaped his thinking and the faith of the early church. Rigorously researched, this is a book for anyone who wants to engage more deeply and imaginatively with Paul’s theology.
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Recovering Lost Treasure
$14.99Add to cartFORGOTTEN TREASURES WAIT FOR REDISCOVERY IN
THE CULTURAL RELIGIOUS SYMBOLISM IN THE BIBLE.
God used symbolic patterns in the Bible to communicate His truth and plans for humanity. Th ese little-known patterns in the Bible have continued through time and spread around the world. Th is exploration of myths, symbols, and rituals shows how they are all related and reveals what the patterns show about God’s plan through Christ.
Dr. Eric Odell-Hein brings a unique approach to understanding biblical symbolism, backed by academic expertise and biblical orthodoxy. Personal stories illustrate each point.
Discover:– The universal pattern to religious symbolism
– How the Bible points to Christ through use of this pattern
– How Christ is the superior, literal fulfillment of all mythical patterns. -
Zondervan Handbook Of Biblical Archaeology
$49.99Add to cartThe Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology is a reference resource for anyone interested in archaeology and its relevance to biblical, theological, and apologetic studies. Illustrated with full-color photos, charts, and maps, this handbook provides readers with a wealth of information that complements and supplements the historical context of the Bible.
The Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology includes an introduction to the field of archaeology for readers who might not be familiar with the methods, practices, and importance of this area of study. Included in this section is an annotated bibliography of important biblical archaeological reports, books, and journal articles for further study. The rest of the handbook is devoted to a book-by-book (Genesis through Revelation) presentation of the most significant archaeological discoveries that enhance our understanding of the biblical text, including a section on the intertestamental period. A rich array of visual images including photos of excavations sites, coins, maps, artifacts, and historic structures allows readers to immerse themselves in the world of the Bible. This monumental work gives readers the opportunity to visit ancient sites and historical places while remaining in the comfort of their own home.
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Letters Of Paul
$45.00Add to cartThis is the sixth edition of the classic textbook that has been introducing Paul and his writing to seminary and undergraduate students for over forty years. Roetzel provides a comprehensive look at Paul in light of recent scholarship and theological understandings of Paul. This new edition includes four brand-new sections on the following: the chronology of Paul’s letters; Paul’s concept of “law” in the context of messianic expectation; the religious and political contexts in which Paul’s letters were written; and Jewish understandings of Gentiles and Paul’s mission to include them among the elect of God. This long-established textbook is the ideal choice for any student of Paul.
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From The Maccabees To The Mishnah (Revised)
$44.00Add to cartThis is the third edition of Shaye J. D. Cohen’s important and seminal work on the history and development of Judaism between 164 BCE to 300 CE. Cohen’s synthesis of religion, literature, and history offers deep insight into the nature of Judaism at this key period, including the relationship between Jews and Gentiles, the function of Jewish religion in the larger community, and the development of normative Judaism and other Jewish sects. Cohen offers students more than just history, but an understanding of the social and cultural context of Judaism as it developed into the formative period of rabbinic Judaism. This new edition includes a brand-new chapter on the parting of ways between Jews and Christians in the second century CE. From the Maccabees to the Mishnah remains the clearest introduction to the era that shaped Judaism and provided the context for early Christianity.
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Walking The Bible
$17.99Add to cartTo tie into the six-part series Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler airing Summer, 2014, a reissue of the classic New York Times bestseller: one part adventure story, one part archaeological detective work, one part spiritual exploration, Walking the Bible is a fascinating, unprecedented journey–by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel–through the most famous stories ever told.
The first person ever to complete the perilous 10,000 mile journey across the inscrutable desert landscape of the Middle East, Bruce Feiler, a fifth generation Southern Jew, embarks upon a quest to reconnect with the stories of the Bible, and uncover fresh answers to profound questions. This inspiring personal odyssey through the most famous stories ever told, is at once a gripping adventure and burning spiritual quest. Accompanied by prominent Israeli archeologist Avner Goren, Feiler travels from Mount Ararat to Mount Nebo, witnessing actual Biblical sites-from the mountain where Noah’s Arc landed to the location of the burning bush-and gathers the latest archaeological research to draw some astounding conclusions about these places and his own faith, heritage and humanity’s enduring sense of wonder.
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Dead Mens Secrets (Reprinted)
$24.95Add to cartTable Of Contents:
PROLOGUE
PART ONE: HOW AN ORIGINAL SUPER WORLD VANISHED
1. THE DAY THE EARTH TIPPED OVER (How A Worldwide Super Culture Vanished In A Cosmic Disaster)
2. SEARCH (Why The First Cities Suddenly Hatched Out Of Nowhere, Fully Mature)
3. MYSTERIOUS MESSAGES IN THE CANYON (How Somebody Mapped Our Whole Planet Before “history” Began)
4. OPERATION SPIDER WEB (An Incredible Electric Web That Gave One City World Control)
5. SUDDEN FURY (How The Global Tyranny Collapsed – And Why Mankind Has Been Slipping Since)
6. LOST SURVIVORS (After Ruined Cities, Came “Stone Age” Man)
7. SOMEBODY’S MISREADING THE TIME (Why Dating Methods Don’t Work For The Origin Of Man)
8. DID SPACE GIANTS EXPERIMENT WITH US? (Did We Originate On Earth Or In Some Other Galaxy?)
9. VANISHING EVIDENCE ( The Case Of Disappearing Clues)
PART TWO: CLUES THEY LEFT BEHIND
10. THE DISAPPEAARANCE OF ADMIRAL OT (Geographical)
11. SECRET PLANET – ARE WE IN FOR MORE SURPRISES? (Astronomical)
12. TRAVEL FAST AND LIVE LONGER (Cosmology)
13. WHO BEAT OUR COMPUTERS? (Mathematical)
14. THE SAD GATE OF THE GOLD GARDENS (Metallurgy)
15. MICROSCOPE ON A SEXY SPIDER (Glasswork)
16. STRANGE RUINS ON THE SEABED (Large-size Construction)
17. JOURNEY INTO THE UNEXPECTED (Construction Techniques And House Features)
18. PERFUME PLEASE, THE GAME STINKS! (Town Planning And Social Organization)
19. FORBIDDEN TUNNELS (Engineering)
20. MYSTERY OF THE SCREAMING ROBOT (Mechanical Devices)
21. THE PHOTO SPIES (Everyday Items)
22. BIKINI GIRLS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN (Clothing And Adornment)
23. THE CRYSTAL SKULL (Art And Sculpture)
24. WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE CAR CRASH (Health And Medical)
26. THE MERCURY SECRET (Flight)
27. To The Moon And Beyond – WERE WE ON THE MOON IN 2309 B.C.? (To The Moon And Beyong)
28. COULD SCIENCE MAKE YOU INVISIBLE? (Some Intriguing Secrets)
29. TOO LATE FOR ESCAPE (Weaponry)
EPILOGUE
APPENDIX: Notes On The Crespi Collection
BIBLIOGRAPHY
OTHER BOOKS
NOTESAdditional Info
Archaelogist Jonathan Gray stumbled upon something that shocked him!…a whole cache of “out of place” items that should not exist. And they weren’t just in one place. There was a global pattern to them. This pattern showed a lost science and technology. That’s when he knew someone had to speak up. This content was of tremendous value.
-MACHINERY: Did you know that the Egyptians bored into granite rock with drills that turned 500 times faster than modern power drills?
-ANCIENT AMERICA: Did you know that a Chinese mapping survey of North America in 2200 BC described a sunrise over the Grand Canyon, black opals and gold nuggets in Nevada, and seals frolicking in San Francisco Bay?
This is the most amazing archaeology book you’ll ever see!
Dead Men’s Secrets is an assemblage of astonishing discoveries…..
A lost super science emerges from the sea floor, jungle and desert sands of our planet… over 1,000 forgotten secrets. It will SHOCK you. SEE this world as you’ve never seen it before. DISCOVER answers you never had. GAIN a new enjoyment. HAVE FACTS at your fingertips to amaze your friends.
International explorer, archaeologist and author Jonathan Gray has traveled the world to gather data on ancient mysteries. He has penetrated some largely unexplored areas, including parts of the Amazon headwater. The author has also led expeditions to the bottom of the sea and to remote mountain and desert regions of the world. He lectures internationally. -
Tomb Of Jesus And His Family
$49.50Add to cartAbout twenty-five years ago archaeologists discovered a tomb near Jerusalem that contained a family’s ossuaries — limestone bone boxes commonly used in ancient Near Eastern burial customs — inscribed with some familiar New Testament names: Mary, Joseph, James, Mary Magdalene, and Jesus. The Discovery Channel produced a film investigating “The Lost Tomb of Jesus,” raising interest among the public and specialists alike. Could this actually be the tomb of Jesus and his family? In January 2008 an international congress of scholars met in Jersualem to discuss this question. This volume presents their findings. Covering the archaeological facts about this discovery, Jewish burial customs during the late Second Temple period, first-century inscriptions, the Talpiot tomb, the James ossuary, the Holy Sepulcher, Hazon Gabriel, and beliefs about burial and the afterlife within Second Temple Judaism, these essays offer expert perspectives on a much-publicized topic.
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Popular Handbook Of Archaeology And The Bible
$29.99Add to cartFrom two leading Christian apologists, here is a fascinating survey of the most important Old and New Testament archaeological discoveries through the ages.
Biblical archaeology has always stirred excitement among believers and curiosity among unbelievers. The evidence dug up with a spade can speak volumesand serve as a powerful testimony of the reliability of Scripture.
Norm Geisler and Joe Holden have put together an impressive array of finds that confirm the biblical peoples and events of ages past. In a user-friendly format written in popular style, they:
examine the latest finds and explain their significance
include dozens of photographs
provide an instructive chart of artifacts (along with fast facts)
sample a variety of finds papyri, inscriptions, scrolls, ossuaries, and moreIf readers are looking for just one book to cover this topic both concisely and comprehensively, this is it!
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Dead Sea Scrolls
$46.99Add to cartContains new information about unpublished Dead Sea Scrolls with translations of key passages and recent discovery of the movement behind the Scrolls in their own words. See http://deadseascrolls.org/www/Site/thedss.php In 1947, a Bedouin shepherd stumbled upon a cave near the Dead Sea, a settlement now called Qumran, to the east of Jerusalem. This cave, along with the others located nearby, contained jars holding hundreds of scrolls and fragments of scrolls of texts both biblical and nonbiblical-in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. The biblical scrolls would be the earliest evidence of the Hebrew Scriptures by hundreds of years; and the nonbiblical texts would shed dramatic light on one of the least-known periods of Jewish history. This find is the most important archaeological event in two thousand years of biblical studies. Online supplement, with indexes, discussion questions, Dead Sea Scrolls websites, and links to study tools, electronic resources, and photographs: http://www.abingdonacademic.com/dsscrolls
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How Israel Became A People
$40.99Add to cartHow did Israel become a people? Is the biblical story accurate? In what sense, if any, is the biblical story true? Are the origins of these ancient people lost in myth or is there hope to discovering who they were and how they lived? These questions divide students and scholars alike. While many believe the “Conquest” is only a fable, this book will present a different view. Using biblical materials and the new archaeological data, this title tells how the ancient Israelites settled in Canaan and became the people of Israel. The stakes for understanding the history of ancient Israel are high. The Old Testament tells us that Yahweh led the Hebrews into the land of Canaan and commanded them to drive its indigenous inhabitants out and settle in their place. This account has often served as justification for the possession of the land by the modern state of Israel. Archaeology is a “weapon” in the debate, used by both Israelis and Palestinians trying to write each other out of the historical narrative. This book provides needed background for the issues and will be of interest to those concerned with the complexity of Arab-Israeli relations.
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Indestructible Foundations
$8.99Add to cartGuardian Of Truth Foundation
This workbook presents, in outline form, concise information on the fundamentals of Christianity. Historical information and insights provided, such as several charts on Biblical prophecies and arguments for Jesus and the inspiration of the Bible. It is intended to convert unbelievers to Christianity and strengthen those who are already Christians. Peter J. Wilson was a preacher and teacher for the Church of Christ.Useful for Home Bible Studies, Regular Bible Classes, Sermon Outlines, Vacation Bible Schools, and Handbook for Teenagers. Table of Contents – Preface – Lesson 1: The Arrangement and Value of Home Bible Studies – Lesson 2: God Is – Lesson 3: The Bible is the Word of God – Lesson 4: Jesus Christ is the Son of God – Lesson 5: Authority in Religion – Lesson 6: Why You Need Christ – Lesson 7: Why You Need Baptism – Lesson 8: Why You Need the Church -
Jesus And His World
$26.00Add to cartIn this provocative work, world-renowned scholar Craig A. Evans presents the most important archaeological discoveries that shed light on the world of Jesus of Nazareth. Evans challenges many sensational claims that have been proposed in recent books and peddled in the media by using archaeological findings to uncover the truth about several key pieces of Jesus’ world. For example, what was the village of Nazareth actually like in the time of Jesus? Did synagogues really exist, as the Gospels say? What does archaeology tell us about the ruling priests who condemned Jesus to death? Has the tomb of Jesus really been found? Evans’s engaging prose enables readers to understand and critique the latest theories-both the sober and the sensational-about who Jesus was and what he lived and died for.
This new paperback edition includes an additional appendix with questions for discussion and reflection, making it ideal for both group and individual study.
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Jesus And His World
$30.00Add to cartIn this provocative work, world-renowned scholar Craig A. Evans presents the most important archaeological discoveries that shed light on the world of Jesus of Nazareth. Evans takes on many sensational claims that have been proposed in recent books and peddled in the media, and uses actual archaeological findings to uncover the truth about several key pieces of Jesus’ world. For example, what was the village of Nazareth actually like in the time of Jesus? Did synagogues really exist, as the Gospels say? What does archaeology tell us about the ruling priests who condemned Jesus to death? Has the tomb of Jesus really been found, as has been claimed? Evans’s engaging prose enables readers to understand and critique the latest theories-both the sober and the sensational-about who Jesus was and what he lived and died for.
Questions are included at the end of each chapter, making this book ideal for group or individual study.
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Stories From Ancient Canaan (Expanded)
$35.00Add to cartThe texts from ancient Ugarit are among the most important modern discoveries for understanding the Bible. For more than thirty years, Stories from Ancient Canaan has been recognized as a highly authoritative and readable presentation of the principal Canaanite myths and epics discovered at Ugarit. This fully revised edition takes into account advances in the reading, understanding, and interpretation of these stories since 1978. It also includes two additional texts, expanded introductions, and illustrations. Coogan and Smith have collaborated to bring this classic up to date in order to provide accessible and accurate translations of these texts for a new generation of students.
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Law Power And Justice In Ancient Israel
$60.00Add to cartFrom leading Old Testament scholar Douglas A. Knight comes the latest volume in WJK’s Library of Ancient Israel series. Using socio-anthropological theory and archaeological evidence, Knight argues that while the laws in the Hebrew Bible tend to reflect the interests of those in power, the majority of ancient Israelites-located in villages-developed their own unwritten customary laws to regulate behavior and resolve legal conflicts in their own communities. This book includes numerous examples from village, city, and cult.
Volumes in the Library of Ancient Israel draw on multiple disciplines-such as archaeology, anthropology, sociology, linguistics, and literary criticism-to illuminate the everyday realities and social subtleties these ancient cultures experienced. This series employs sophisticated methods that depict the reality of the people behind the Hebrew Bible and interprets these insights for a wide variety of readers.
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Biblical Bethsaida : A Study Of The First Century CE In The Galilee
$84.00Add to cartThis book examines the archaeological site of Bethsaida located near the north shore of the Sea of Galilee, exploring its first century occupation in light of the current debates about the reconstruction of the social milieu of the larger Galilee region of that period. In the study of the cultural and social matrix of the first century CE in the Galilee scholars have commonly prioritized written sources over archaeological evidence because written sources seem to contribute more directly to an understanding of the religious beliefs and practices of a community. However, there exist many competing views of the ‘landscape’ of the first century CE in the Galilee due to the varying lenses employed to view the textual sources. These differing perspectives distribute along a continuum, reflecting the varied ethnicity, economics and political climate that is posited by the interpreter. This work enters that process of constructing a portrait of the First Century CE in the Galilee by drawing primarily upon the archaeological data from Et-Tell (Bethsaida) itself and suggesting its relevance for the reconstruction of the first century CE cultural context. It views the material practices of the ancient inhabitants of the site as significant indicators of their sense of ‘place’ both ideologically and geographically.The image that emerges from first-century CE Et-Tell (Bethsaida) is one clearly at home in the gallery of Jewish communities in the Galilee.
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Jesus In The Jewish World
$35.99Add to cartGeza Vermes is the greatest living Jesus scholar. In this collection of occasional pieces, he explores the world and the context in which Jesus of Nazareth lived and tells the story of the exploration of first-century Palestine by twentieth-century scholars.Informed by the work of a world-class scholar, the articles in this book open to the general reader the findings of some of the major discoveries of the twentieth century such as the Dead Sea Scrolls.This collection of shorter popular pieces, many of which appeared in The Times and other newspapers, makes Vermes’ research on Christian origins, the Dead Sea Scrolls and most importantly Jesus the Jew accessible to a wider readership.
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Mount Sinai : Its Location Using Biblical Clues
$13.49Add to cartMount Sinai, where Moses received the ten commandments has been lost for about 2,500 years. Isaiah 2:2,3 tells us that in the last days Mount Sinai will be found. Many mountains have been proposed as the “real” Mount Sinai. However, do any meet the biblical clues? What route would the Israelites have taken? How would they obtain water for 600,000 in the desert? What time of year did they leave? What was the weather at that time? Where are the other proposed mountains? Where did Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro live? Would Jethro speak Egyptian and would Moses be able to speak another language to have communicated with Jethro’s daughter? These are some of the questions answered in this book.
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Rediscovering The Dead Sea Scrolls
$29.50Add to cartBoth within and outside the field of Qumran scholarship, the study of the Dead Sea Scrolls is sometimes treated as a rather specialized closed shop. By encouraging interdisciplinary and self-consciously methodological discussions, this volume intends to open that shop and invite new conversations across lines of interest, discipline, and scholarly subfield.
Fifteen respected DSS scholars representing diverse perspectives offer here a window into the scholarly study of these ancient texts. Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls introduces readers to a wide range of established and experimental treatments of the Scrolls, including paleography, archaeology, manuscript analysis, and a variety of literary, historical, and social scientific approaches. The authors provide not only an introduction to a given approach but also a more self-reflective assessment of the limits of their approaches and the potential pitfalls associated with them.
In place of a single authoritative strategy, here are a variety of strategies – some overlapping and others standing alone – all the products of a process that is unusually collaborative. Taken as a whole, they provide a vibrant intersectional picture of DSS studies on the cusp of its seventh decade.
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Temple In The Gospel Of Mark
$47.00Add to cartThis work analyzes one of the most striking elements of Mark’s story: the vital role the temple plays from Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem to the moment of his death. Timothy Gray’s narrative approach detects implications that redaction criticism missed. Using echoes of Old Testament prophets to present Jesus’s “way” as the eschatological return of the Lord to his temple, Mark sees Jesus’s cleansing of the temple as a pointer to its imminent destruction. It has failed in its appointed mission to serve as the focus for the restoration of Israel and the ingathering of the Gentiles, and that function will now be assumed by its replacement: the community gathered around Jesus. Originally published by Mohr Siebeck, The Temple in the Gospel of Mark is now available as an affordable North American paperback edition. It offers New Testament scholars and graduate students fresh basic scholarship on a major motif in the life and teaching of Jesus.
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Jesus And The Land (Reprinted)
$23.00Add to cartThis accessible volume describes first-century Jewish and Christian beliefs about the land of Israel and offers a full survey of New Testament passages that directly address the question of land and faith. Respected New Testament scholar Gary M. Burge examines present-day tensions surrounding “territorial religion” in the modern Middle East, helping contemporary Christians develop a Christian theology of the land and assess Bible-based claims in discussions of the Israeli-Palestinian struggle.
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Shamans Of The Lost World
$85.00Add to cartChapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Theoretical Background And Methods
Chapter 3. Hopewell Shamans
Chapter 4. Hopewell Cosmology: Part I
Chapter 5. Hopewell Cosmology: Part II
Chapter 6. Roles Of The Hopewell Shaman
Chapter 7. Ways Of The Hopewell Shaman
Chapter 8. AfterwordAdditional Info
Shamans of the Lost World bridges the gap between recent work in the cognitive sciences and some of humankind’s oldest religious expressions. In this detailed look at the prehistoric shamanism of the Ohio Hopewell, Romain uses cognitive science, archaeology, and ethnology to propose that the shamanic worldview results from psychological mechanisms that have a basis in our cognitive evolutionary development. The discussions in this volume of the most current theories concerning how early peoples came to believe in spirits and gods, as well as how those theories help account for what we find in the archaeological record of the Hopewell, are of interest to archaeologists and cognitive scientists alike. -
Everyday Law In Biblical Israel
$31.00Add to cartAuthors Raymond Westbrook and Bruce Wells examine Old Testament legal materials that illustrate how ancient Israelites settled their grievances. This textbook is unique in exploring these legal materials as they relate to everyday life, addressing issues of family, property, contracts, and crimes. Westbrook and Wells explain these elements of Israelite life and law in the context of other laws from throughout the ancient Near East, providing readers with a broad understanding of their legal and social foundations.
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Dinosaurs On The Ark
$23.95Add to cartT-Rex on Noah’s Ark? Right! How did Noah feed him without being fed to him? Not only does this book address the issues of Creation and evolution from scientific and biblical perspectives, it also chronicles the author’s personal journey to discover and document the remains of Noah’s Ark (1997, ’98, ’99, 2000, ’01, ’03, ’05) and discusses the overwhelming significance of potential discovery. For anyone educated in American schools (especially secular colleges and universities), the topics, such as those addressed below, will be both challenging and eye-opening.
Discover compelling answers to these questions:
What if the story of dinosaurs existing millions of years ago is a myth designed to bolster belief in an evolutionary process, but completely devoid of actual evidence?
What if dinosaurs were brought onto Noah’s Ark along with all other air-breathing land animals and survived a global flood?
What if the various (and varying) accounts of “Ice Ages” on earth are fictitious and have spiritual roots linked to the belief in evolution?
What if the remains of Noah’s Ark were found in the upper reaches of Mt. Ararat in eastern Turkey? -
Digging Through The Bible
$18.95Add to cartChronology Of Events
Introduction
The Search For Sinai: Archaeological Reflections On Moses, The Exodus, And The Revelation At Mount Sinai
Searching For Kings David And Solomon And The Ancient City Of Jerusalem
Searching For Jesus In Galilee And Babylonia
Searching Her-Stories: Women In Ancient Israel
Searching For Synagogues: A Lost Synagogue Ritual Recovered By Archaeology
Searching For The Mysterious Teacher Of Righteousness At Qumran And In The Dead Sea Scrolls
Seeking Mary: The Mother Of Jesus And The Well And Bathhouse Of Nazareth
The Search For Bar Kokhba: One Biblical Character Who Was Found
Appendix: Exploring An Archeological Site
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Additional Info
Many of our religious beliefs are based on faith alone, but archaeology gives the opportunity to find evidence about what really happened in the distant past-evidence that can have a dramatic impact on what and how we believe. Join celebrated archaeologist and rabbi Richard Fruend as he takes readers through digs he has led in the Holy Land, searching for evidence about key biblical characters and events.Digging Through the Bible presents overviews of the evidence surrounding figures such as Moses, Kings David and Solomon, and Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as new information that can help us more fully understand the life and times in which these people would have lived. Freund also presents new evidence about finding the grave of the Teacher of Righteousness mentioned in the Dead Sea Scrolls, and gives a compelling argument about how the Exodus of the Israelites may have taken place in three separate waves over time, rather than in a single event as presented in the Bible.
In addition to discussing some of the greatest Biblical controversies of our day, Freund provides a compelling discussion of how to understand these debates and how much information is necessary to form new conclusions about the past. An engaging introduction to the practice of Biblical archaeology, Digging Through the Bible shares information about the Holy Land that can provide a powerful connection between past history and present faith.
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Digging Through The Bible
$73.00Add to cartChronology Of Events
Introduction
The Search For Sinai: Archaeological Reflections On Moses, The Exodus, And The Revelation At Mount Sinai
Searching For Kings David And Solomon And The Ancient City Of Jerusalem
Searching For Jesus In Galilee And Babylonia
Searching Her-Stories: Women In Ancient Israel
Searching For Synagogues: A Lost Synagogue Ritual Recovered By Archaeology
Searching For The Mysterious Teacher Of Righteousness At Qumran And In The Dead Sea Scrolls
Seeking Mary: The Mother Of Jesus And The Well And Bathhouse Of Nazareth
The Search For Bar Kokhba: One Biblical Character Who Was Found
Appendix: Exploring An Archeological Site
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Additional Info
Many of our religious beliefs are based on faith alone, but archaeology gives the opportunity to find evidence about what really happened in the distant past-evidence that can have a dramatic impact on what and how we believe. Join celebrated archaeologist and rabbi Richard Fruend as he takes readers through digs he has led in the Holy Land, searching for evidence about key biblical characters and events.Digging Through the Bible presents overviews of the evidence surrounding figures such as Moses, Kings David and Solomon, and Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as new information that can help us more fully understand the life and times in which these people would have lived. Freund also presents new evidence about finding the grave of the Teacher of Righteousness mentioned in the Dead Sea Scrolls, and gives a compelling argument about how the Exodus of the Israelites may have taken place in three separate waves over time, rather than in a single event as presented in the Bible.
In addition to discussing some of the greatest Biblical controversies of our day, Freund provides a compelling discussion of how to understand these debates and how much information is necessary to form new conclusions about the past. An engaging introduction to the practice of Biblical archaeology, Digging Through the Bible shares information about the Holy Land that can provide a powerful connection between past history and present faith.
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From An Antique Land
$92.00Add to cartIntroduction
Carl Ehrlich
Sumerian Literature
Gonzalo Rubio
Egyptian Literature
Susan Tower Hollis
Akkadian Literature
Benjamin R. Foster
Hittite Literature
Gary Beckman
Canaanite Literature
Wayne T. Pitard
Hebrew/Israelite Literature
Carl S. Ehrlich
Aramaic Literature
Ingo Kottsieper
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Many of the world’s first written records have been found in the area of the Ancient Near East, in what is today known as the Middle East. While many people are familiar with the ancient Israelite literature recorded in the Hebrew Bible, most Near Eastern literature remains a mystery. From an Antique Land lifts the veil from these fascinating writings, explaining the ancient stories in the context of their cultures.From the invention of writing through the conquest of Alexander the Great, expert scholars examine literature originally written in Egyptian, Sumerian, Akkadian, Hittite, Ugaritic, Canaanite, Hebrew, and Aramaic. Each chapter includes an overview of the culture, a discussion of literary genres, and descriptions and short analyses of the major literary works. Photos of archaeological remains further illustrate these people and their writings.
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Architecture Of Herod The Great Builder (Reprinted)
$72.00Add to cartHerod the Great, one of the most famous builders of the biblical world, is a name well known to New Testament readers. Recently a team led by Ehud Netzer, a leading Israeli archaeologist of the Herodian period, discovered the tomb of Herod in one of his palaces 2,000 years after his death. This volume highlights Herod’s personal involvement with and contributions to his building projects, which benefited from his analytical mind, creative imagination, and deep understanding of the building and planning process. In many ways, the book presents the first comprehensive synthesis of Herod’s enterprises from architectural and archaeological viewpoints. Originally published in hardcover by Mohr Siebeck, it is now available in paper.
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Memories Of Ancient Israel
$35.00Add to cartRecent years have seen an explosion of writing on the history of Israel, prompted largely by definitive archaeological surveys and attempts to write a genuine archaeological history of ancient Israel and Judah. The scholarly world has also witnessed an intense confrontation between so-called minimalists and maximalists over the correct approach to the historicity of the Bible. Memories of Ancient Israel looks at the issues at stake in doing biblical historythe ideologies involved, the changing role of archaeology, and the influence of cultural contexts, both ancient and modern. Davies suggests a different way of defining the problem of reliability and historicity by employing the theory of cultural memory. In doing so, he provides a better explanation of how ancient societies constructed their past but also a penetrating insight into the ideological underpinnings of today’s scholarly debates.
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Old Testament Between Theology And History
$57.00Add to cartFrom its inception at the time of the Enlightenment until the mid-twentieth century, the historical-critical method constituted the dominant paradigm in Old Testament studies. In this magisterial overview, Niels Peter Lemche surveys the development of the historical-critical method and the way it changed the scholarly perception of the Old Testament. In part 1 he describes the rise and influence of historical-critical approaches, while in part 2 he traces their decline and fall. Then, in part 3, he discusses the identity of the authors of the Old Testament, based on the content of the literature they wrote, demonstrating that the collapse of history does not preclude critical study. Part 4 investigates the theological consequences of this collapse and surveys Old Testament and biblical theology in its various manifestations in the twentieth century. An appendix includes a history of Palestine from the Stone Age to modern times, constructed without recourse to the Old Testament.
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In The Shadow Of Empire
$38.00Add to cartThe canon of Scripture developed against the context of Assyria, Babylon, Greece, and Rome. Here eight experts offer critical analysis of these world empires; illuminate countercultural claims that God was the true Emperor; and clarify the biblical message of resistance to imperial powers in every age. Contributors include Walter Brueggemann, John Dominic Crossan, and Brigitte Kahl.
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Corpse Came Back
$22.95Add to cartThis story unfolds like a mystery thriller . . . the action packed, true, gripping account of the settling down of planet earth AFTER THE TOTAL WORLD WIPEOUT . . . and its effect upon human history. The Corpse Came Back begins with the handful of refugees on board their survival vessel-the ship of Noah-and their journey into the unknown, new world. Of course, the skeptics will have their questions, such as: If the Ark floated above the mountains, however could they breathe in that high-altitude rarified atmosphere? How could the frail, timid platypus have migrated to Australia from Ararat? Surely marsupials must be an isolated evolutionary development since their fossils are found nowhere else?
Think about these questions and facts. Amazing scientific evidence shows that our biggest mountain ranges are barely 4,000+ years old. Was the Ice Age triggered by HEAT??? Why did civilization BEGIN in the mountains-instead of in the easily cultivated valleys and plains? Grand Canyon explorations-are there really ancient Egyptian remains in “off-limits” tunnels? The strange origin of the alphabet and much more!
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Surprise Witness : Global Events During The Flood Book 2 Of 3
$21.95Add to cartPut yourself in this man’s shoes, JUST HOW WOULD YOU FEEL? He is alone on the last day of his life. He has witnessed the stampede..people…animals…everything…trying to escape. The “thing” is sweeping inland. The sky is collapsing. Forests ablaze. A lingering survivor…in dazed disbelief…he re-lives the past few days. A news broadcast told of fissures opening up all over the world…hundreds of miles long. Hot magma spurting up…worldwide. And now he faces the end…All voices have died – except for the howling of the wind, the ear-splitting thunder, the relentless crashing of waves. He is alone…Did something like this happen in 2345 BC? See evidence that is more substantial than for any other event in history. The last day on earth: Those geniuses of Mother Civilization – how did they feel on the LAST DAY? What really transpired the day the earth tipped over? With surprising scientific evidence, we reconstruct that most incredible day in all of history.
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Killing Of Paradise Planet
$19.95Add to cartEverything in your life could suddenly change in 24 hours. It did one day long ago! Now science and ancient documents provide stunning evidence of a world in which everything changed suddenly. This book covers the following topics and more:
Astonishing city 6,000 feet under the Pacific Ocean!
Did human beings actually SEE the continents rip apart?
Discover the amazing orbital object that used to protect Earth.
See a pre-Flood artifact that we could not make today.
Amazing ship technology of 4,500 years ago!
Oh yes, and THAT Noah story – is it fact or fable?
How could you fit all the world’s animals into one small boat?
Why do scientists REJECT most carbon dating results?
Amazing dinosaur facts you’re not suposed to know.
Did men and woman suntan under Antarctica’s palm trees?
Review the evidence of an ancient nuclear reactor!
Why are REAL dinosaur extinction facts suppressed?
Was there a time when you could walk on the bottom of (what is now) the Atlantic Ocean?
Could you really live to be 200, 300…600 or more?
How to STAY YOUNG…till you die. -
Saint Pauls Ephesus
$34.95Add to cartIn this book, renowned scholar Jerome Murphy-O’Connor does for Ephesus what he did for Corinth in his award-winning St. Paul’s Corinth. He combs the works of 26 ancient authors for information about ancient Ephesus, from its beginnings to the end of the biblical era. Readers can now picture for themselves this second of the two major centers of Paul’s missionary work, with its houses, shops , monuments, and above all the world-renowned temple of Artemis.
After presenting the textual and archaeological evidence, the author leads the reader on a walk through Ephesus and describes the history of Paul’s years in the city. Although Ephesus has been a ruin for many hundreds of years, readers of this book will find themselves transported back to the days of its flourishing.
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Archaeology And The New Testament (Reprinted)
$45.00Add to cartCan a new understanding of Scripture be wrung from ancient stones and papyri? Systematically exploring sites and finds from NT times through the first years of the early church, McRay discusses excavation methodology, first-century social structure, and archaeology’s contribution to textual criticism. Includes dozens of maps, diagrams, and charts; over 150 photos; glossary; and extensive notes.
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Scribes Visionaries And The Politics Of Second Temple Judea
$40.00Add to cartJudaism and Christianity both arose in times of empire, with roots in Persian, Hellenistic, and Roman periods. In order to understand these religious movements, we must first understand the history and society of these imperial cultures. In these formative years, wisdom and apocalyptic traditions flourished as two significant religious forms. In Scribes, Visionaries, and the Politics of Second Temple Judea, distinguished New Testament scholar Richard A. Horsley analyzes the function and meaning of these religious movements within their social context, providing essential background for the development of early Judaism and early Christianity. It is an ideal textbook for classes on the rise of Judaism or the Second Temple period, as well as Dead Sea Scrolls and Apocrypha.
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Templeless Age : An Introduction To The History Literature And Theology Of
$34.00Add to cartIt was in the sixth century BCE state of Judah fell and along with it the temple of Yahweh, the place of divine presence offering divine protection. This introductory textbook throws fresh light on this crucial period in the history and theological development of ancient Israel and Judah. Taking into account new archaeological evidence regarding the exile, Jill Middlemas offers an up-to-date and compelling overview of the formative events of the sixth century BCE.
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What Are The Dead Sea Scrolls And Why Do They Matter
$29.50Add to cartThe Dead Sea Scrolls are on exhibit; thousands will journey to see them. But will they understand what they see? Certainly, scholarly volumes on the Dead Sea Scrolls abound, full of indices, footnotes, and jargon for those in the know. What about the majority of the population non-specialists who just want a basic understanding of what the Dead Sea Scrolls are, what they mean, and why they’re so important? Finally, here is a book for the rest of us! David Noel Freedman and Pam Fox Kuhlken offer a slim but thorough volume for a down-and-dirty understanding of these important texts. Designed to equip students in religion, history, archaeology, and any who have an interest in the scrolls, Freedman and Kuhlken have provided a fascinating and accessible guidebook. Full of humor and behind-the-scenes glimpses into research on the Scrolls, So What’s Up with the Dead Sea Scrolls? is the perfect book for readers who want a quick understanding of an otherwise untouchable subject.
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Why Christianity Happened
$46.00Add to cartLooking beyond theological narratives and offering a sociological, economic, and historical examination of the spread of earliest Christianity, James Crossley presents a thoroughly secular and causal explanation for why the once law-observant movement within Judaism became the beginnings of a new religion. First analyzing the historiography of the New Testament and stressing the problematic omission of a social scientific account, Crossley applies a socioeconomic lens to the rise of the Jesus movement and the centrality of sinners to his mission. Using macrosociological approaches, he explains how Jesus’ Jewish teachings sparked the shift toward a gentile religion and an international monotheistic trend. Finally, using approaches from conversion studies, he provides a sociohistorical explanation for the rise of the Pauline mission.
