Book 20

Digging Up the Bible: Introduction and Brief History of Biblical Archaeology. Biblical Archaeology Series 1. Moncton, N.B.: Electronic Christian Media, 2019.

Understanding Biblical Archaeology: Then and Now. Experienced archaeologist Dr. David E. Graves has assembled a helpful introduction and brief history of biblical archaeology written for undergraduate students to provide a foundation for the discoveries presented in the companion volumes of The Archaeology of the New Testament and The Archaeology of the Old Testament.

Chapters include:

Brief History of Biblical Archaeology
Understanding Dates in Archaeology
Characteristics of Archaeology
The Role of Archaeology in Biblical Studies
Limitations of Archaeology
Controversy in Biblical Archaeology
Archaeological Fallacies
Excavation: How Its Done

This insightful book will:
· Illustrate archaeological finds with more than 50 pertinent color photographs, detailed map and carefully crafted charts
· Include a glossary defining technical archaeological terms
· Provide extensive footnotes and bibliography for future study
· Include a detailed subject index
This is an accessible introduction to biblical archaeology intended for laypeople who want to know more about the history of archaeology and how it is done, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups, or personal study.