Archaeology and Biblical Interpretation

ISBN-13: 9780415141147 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 196 str.

John Bartlett; John R. Bartlett

Opis

A clear understanding of the relationship between archaeology and literary material is crucial for scholars who wish to reconstruct the history of emerging Israel. The papers assembled in this work use 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 archeaology can illuminate each other, but only when used with professsional care. The essays represent a generation of archaeologists and historians, with social, political and religious concerns who draw a useful picture of the emergence of ancient Israel.

Recenzje

'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

Spis treści

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

O autorze

John R. Bartlett, Church of New England Theological College