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Here are the books in the Biblical Archaeology Series that are written for the undergraduate level. Several are available in hardback from Amazon. Link

Here are the books in the Cultural Background of the Bible Series that are written for the undergraduate level. Several are available in hardback from Amazon.

Series Cultural Background of the Bible Series

42 David E. Graves, “The Importance of the Hittite Suzerainty Treaty for Biblical Scholarship,” in Scripture in Its Material and Literary Context: Historical, Archaeological, and Cultural Correlations: Edwin Yamauchi Festschrift, ed. Mark A. Hassler, Clyde E. Billington, and D. Scott Stripling (New York: T & T Clark, forthcoming), 1–24.

41 Roman Archaeology, Roman Life Coloring Book

Archaeology Coloring Books Series 4

8.5 X 11 format

Paperback B&W ISBN: 979 Amazon ASIN:

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40. Bible Archaeology Biblical People Coloring Book

Archaeology Coloring Books Series 3

8.5 X 11 format

Paperback B&W ISBN: 979-8346608899 Amazon ASIN: B0DN6TLPSM

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39. Bible Archaeology New Testament Coloring Book

Archaeology Coloring Books Series 1

8.5 X 11 format

Paperback B&W ISBN: 979-8345744314 Amazon ASIN: B0DMK6BNPM

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38. Bible Archaeology Old Testament Coloring Book

Archaeology Coloring Books Series 2

8.5 X11 format 68 pages

Paperback B&W ISBN: 979-8344997179 Amazon ASIN: B0DLTB6NNQ

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37. Beneath the Sands of Time: The Adventures of an Archaeologist, My Memoirs. Forthcoming

6 X 9 format, ca 500 pages

Paperback Colour ISBN: Amazon ASIN:

Hard Cover Colour ISBN: Amazon ASIN:

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36. Biblical Archaeology I: Archaeology of the Old Testament | ARCH 301 Handbook. A Faith Bible Institute Elective Course. Filmed 2022. 12 - 50 min classes. More Information.

35. An Illustrated Dictionary of Biblical Archaeology: Defining the Ancient World of the Bible (Electronic Christian Media, 2024). Biblical Archaeology Series 8
8 X 10 format, ca 380 pages

Paperback Colour 8X10 Format ISBN: 979-8337858722

ASIN: B0DFVF71C2

Hard Cover 8.25X11 Format Color ISBN: 979-8338029985 ASIN: B0DHYBRWYF

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34. The History of Biblical Archaeology: Uncovering the Ancient World of the Bible (Electronic Christian Media, 2024). Biblical Archaeology Series 7
6 X 9 format, ca 485 pages

Paperback Colour ISBN: 979-8321804315 Amazon ASIN: B0CZSDH6P4
Hard Cover Colour ISBN: 979-8321912096 Amazon ASIN: B0CZX3BJXP

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33. David Elton Graves, The Ancestry of Elton Elmer Graves (1932–1990). (Electronic Christian Media, 2023).

ELTON ELMER GRAVES (1932–1990) was a musician and business man from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada who was married to Hilda Luella Dimock. They had three children, David, Sheila and Susan.

Publisher: Electronic Christian Media
6 X 9 format, ca 342 pages

Paperback Black & White ISBN: Amazon ASIN:
Paperback Colour ISBN: 9798854231800 ‎ Amazon ASIN: B0CCZSWC2D
Hard Cover Colour ISBN: 979-8854289405 Amazon ASIN: B0CD12P9ZB

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32. David E. Graves and Georgia Luella Dimock, The Genealogy of LeBaron Dimock and the Memoirs of Georgia Luella Dimock, Electronic Christian Media, 2022.

Includes images, footnotes and subject index.

Publisher: Electronic Christian Media

6 X 9 format, 241 pages

Paperback Black & White ISBN: 979-8362336844 Amazon ASIN: B0BLGG7M92
Paperback Colour ISBN: ‎ 979-8361887170 Amazon ASIN: B0BLG34XXY
Hardcover Colour ISBN: 979-8362160005 Amazon ASIN: ‎ B0BLGJV5R2

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31. Douglas Petrovich, Origins of the Hebrews: New Evidence of Israelites in Egypt from Joseph to the Exodus, 2021, I provided many of the charts and drawings for the book.

NOTE: I do not receive any royalties for this work just a privilege to have contributed.

314 Pages

Publisher: New Creation, 2021

For a signed copy from Douglas Petrovich.

Hardcover Colour ISBN: 9780999040959 Amazon

Digital Kindle Amazon

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30. William M. Ramsay, The Bearing of Recent Discovery on the Trustworthiness of the New Testament.

Updated and Revised Edition by David E. Graves

Cultural Background of the Bible Series #5

Updated images, footnotes and subject index.

Publisher: Electronic Christian Media, 2021

7 X 10 format, 221 pages (photographs, and maps)

Paperback Colour ISBN: 979-8481785967

Hardcover Colour ISBN: ‎ 979-8373787451

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29. William M. Ramsay, The Cities of St. Paul. Their Influence on His life and Thought. The Cities of Eastern Asia Minor.

Updated and Revised Edition by David E. Graves

Cultural Background of the Bible Series #4

Updated images, footnotes and subject index.

Publisher: Electronic Christian Media, 2021

7 X 10 format, 240 pages (over 10 photographs, and maps)

Paperback Colour ISBN: 979-8519522182

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28. The Archaeology of Biblical People: 101 Discoveries that Support the Reliability of the Bible. Biblical Archaeology Series 4. Moncton, Canada: Electronic Christian Media, January 2021.

This will cover 101 people who are confirmed in extra-biblical documents including ancient writers, pottery, stelae, inscriptions, bullae (and seals), coins, and other artifacts.

Publisher: Electronic Christian Media, 2021

7 X 10 format, 324 pages (over 210 photographs, charts and maps)

Paperback Colour ISBN: 979-8591394004

Hardcover Colour ISBN: 979-8591394004

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27. A Arqueologia Do Antigo Testamento: 115 Descobertas Que Apoiam a Confiabilidadeda Bíblia. Traduzido por Lucas R. Queiroz e Douglas Alves de Sousa. Moncton, N.B.: Electronic Christian Media, 2023.

The first translation of one of my books and it will be into Portuguese.

É a primeira tradução de um dos meus livros e será para o português.

Editora: Electronic Christian Media, 2023

7X10 formatar, 298 Páginas.

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ISBN de capa mole em preto e branco: em breve
Cor do livro de bolso ISBN: 979-8859078479

Kindle e-book Brazil: ‎ 652 páginas ASIN : ‎ B0D2BPLDYH Link

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26. The Cities of the New Testament World: An Illustrated Guide to the Places of the Bible in the Steps of Jesus and the Apostles. 2023

Cultural Background of the Bible Series #3

This will cover some 85 New Testament cities/towns in Judea, Samaria, Galilee, Perea, the Decapolis, Syria, Asia Minor, Macedonia, Achaia (Greece), in the Mediterranean Sea, and Italy. It will cover the identity, and historical background, along with the New Testament relevance for each city. It will be beautifully illustrated with over 325 colourful, maps, timelines, charts, photographs, and illustrations.

Publisher: Electronic Christian Media, 2023

7 X 11 format, 662 pages

Paperback Colour ISBN: 979-8371891075 Amazon ASIN: B0BRDHRCZV

Paperback Black & White. ISBN: 979-8372255494 Amazon ASIN: B0BRDCPW46

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25. A Preliminary Report on the Tall al-Hammam Excavation Project: Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic Remains: Field LR (2005–2014). Edited by Steven Collins, Gary Byers and D. Scott Stripling. 2021.
Field LR stands for the Lower Roman area and consists of ceramics and artifacts from the Roman, Byzantine and Islamic periods. Includes square drawings, 65 ceramic plates, maps, colour photographs and illustrations.

Publisher: Electronic Christian Media, 2021

8.25 X 11 format, ca. 234 pages

Paperback Colour ISBN: 979-8748800105

Hardcover Colour ISBN: 979-8362349844

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On the site of Tall el-Hammam see https://tallelhammam.com/

24. The Cultural Background of the Old Testament: Bringing the Ancient World of the Bible to Life. Moncton, Canada: Electronic Christian Media, 2020.

7 X 10 format, 402 pages.

Paperback Colour. ISBN: 979-8680544433

Paperback Black & White. ISBN: 979-8681364689

Hardcover Colour. ISBN: 979-8716772199

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23. The Cultural Background of the New Testament: Bringing the Ancient World of the Bible to Life. Moncton, Canada: Electronic Christian Media, 2020.

7 X 10 format, 442 pages.

Paperback Colour ISBN: 979-8679162747

Paperback Black & White. ISBN: 979-8681003397

Hardcover Colour. ISBN: 979-8716695221

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22. Holden, Joseph M., and Steven Collins, eds. Harvest Handbook of Bible Lands: A Panoramic Survey of the History, Geography, and Culture of the Scriptures. Eugene, OR: Harvest House, February 2020.

Publisher: Harvest House, 2020.

8 X 10 format, 400 pages.

Hardcover Colour. ISBN: 978-0736975421

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21. The Archaeology of the Old Testament: 115 Discoveries That Support the Reliability of the Bible. Biblical Archaeology Series 2. Moncton, NB, Canada: Electronic Christian Media, September 2019.

7 X 10 format, 305 pages.

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Paperback Black & White. ISBN: 978-1672868853
Paperback Colour. ISBN: 978-1692356101

Hardcover Colour. ISBN: 979-8706949532

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

6 X 9 format, 138 pages.
Paperback Black & White. ISBN: 978-1673600704
Paperback Colour. ISBN: 978-1689205047
Hardcover Colour. ISBN: 979-8707983306

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19. The Archaeology of the New Testament: 75 Discoveries That Support the Reliability of the Bible. Biblical Archaeology Series 3. Moncton, NB, Canada: Electronic Christian Media, 2019.

7X10 format, 312 pages.

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Paperback Black & White.
Paperback Colour ISBN: 978-1089212201
Hardcover Colour. ISBN: 979-8707918643

Kindle Digital ASIN: B0CWCKDF1D

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18. The History of Rome: From the Earliest Times to the End of the Empire From 753 BC to 476 AD. Updated and Revised Edition. Moncton, NB, Canada: Electronic Christian Media, 2019.

7X10 format, 277 pages.
Paperback Black & White. ISBN: 978-1082202889

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16. The Private Life of the Romans: Updated and Revised Edition. Moncton, Canada: Electronic Christian Media, 2018.
7X10 format, 291 pages. Available in:

Paperback Black & White ISBN: 978-1726864916
Paperback Colour ISBN: 978-1727139952

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15. The Essential Guide to the New Testament: DISCONTINUED

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14. T he ECM Handbook to the Old Testament: DISCONTINUED .

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13. Jesus Speaks to Seven of His Churches: A Historical and Exegetical Commentary on the Messages to the Seven Churches in Revelation. Toronto, Ont.: Electronic Christian Media, May 2017. Biblical Archaeology Series 6. The Online Biblical Archaeology Companion website is free for everyone and accessible through this LINK. (175 photographs).

7X10 format, 686 pages.

Paperback Black & White. ISBN: 978-0994806086
Hardcover Colour 513 pages ISBN: 979-8711827122

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12. The Acts of the Apostles: An Exposition. Updated and Revised Edition. Toronto, Ont.: Electronic Christian Media. 2016. Classic Biblical Reprints Series no. 1. Arno C. Gaebelein. Updated and Edited by David E. Graves.

7X10 format, 285 pages.

Paperback Black & White. ISBN 978-0994806079

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11. The Life of Jesus Christ. Updated and Revised Edition. Toronto, Ont.: Electronic Christian Media, 2016. Life of Biblical People Series 1. James M. Stalker Edited and Updated by David E. Graves.

6X9 format, 147 pages.

Paperback Black & White. ISBN: 978-0994806062

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10. The Life of Saint Paul. Updated and Revised Edition. Toronto, Ont.: Electronic Christian Media, 2016. Life of Biblical People Series 2. James M. Stalker Edited and Updated by David E. Graves.

6X9 format, 135 pages.

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Paperback Black & White. ISBN: 978-0994806055
Kindle Digital ASIN : ‎ B0CXPWSMBR

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17. The New Smith Bible Dictionary: Updated and Revised Edition. Moncton, NB, Canada: Electronic Christian Media, 2019.

7 X 10 format, 805 pages.

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Paperback Black & White ISBN: 9781079159837.
Kindle Digital Amazon ASIN: B07V58KXQW.
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9. The New Easton Bible Dictionary. Updated and Revised Edition. Toronto, Ont.: Electronic Christian Media, 2016. Matthew G. Easton. Edited and Updated by David E. Graves.

8.5 X 11 format, 612 pages.

Paperback Black & White. ISBN: 978-0994806048

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8. The Location of Sodom: Second Edition: Key Facts for Navigating the Maze of Arguments for the Location of the Cities of the Plain. Biblical Archaeology Series 5. Toronto, Ont.: Electronic Christian Media, 2016.

7 X 10 format, 254 pages.
Paperback Black & White. ISBN: 978-0-994806031
Paperback Colour ISBN: 978-1985830837

Hardback Colour ISBN: 979-8709065482

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7. Biblical Archaeology Vol. 2 Second Edition: Famous Discoveries That Support the Reliability of the Bible. 2nd ed. Vol. 2. Toronto, Can.: Electronic Christian Media, 2018.

7 X 10 format, 278 pages.
Paperback Black & White.ISBN: 978-1987754049

Full colour hardcover ISBN: 979-8492503550

Paperback Colour ISBN: 978-1987733730

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6. Biblical Archaeology Vol 1. Second Edition: An Introduction with Recent Discoveries That Support the Reliability of the Bible. 2nd ed. Vol. 1. Toronto, Ont.: Electronic Christian Media, 2018.

7 X 10 format, 458 pages.

Paperback Black & White ISBN: 978-1985349087

Paperback Colour ISBN: 978-1983978364

Hardcover colour ISBN: 979-8708084989

Digital format colour ISBN: 9781983978364

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5. Key Facts for the Location of Sodom Student Edition: Navigating the Maze of Arguments. Moncton, N.B.: Electronic Christian Media, 2014.

7 X 10 format, 210 pages.

Paperback Black & White ISBN: 978-1499660241

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4. The Key Themes of the New Testament: A Survey of Major Theological Themes. Moncton, N.B.: Electronic Christian Media, 2014.

7 X 10 format, 441 pages.

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Paperback Black & White ISBN: 978-1490922744

Kindle Digital ASIN: B00KP0UH94

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3. Key Themes of the Old Testament: A Survey of Major Theological Themes. Moncton, N.B.: Electronic Christian Media, 2013.

7 X 10 format, 366 pages.

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Paperback Black & White ISBN: 978-1478122692

Kindle Digital ASIN: B00GVYWVJC

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2. This is the paperback edition of my dissertation titled The Seven Messages of Revelation and Vassal Treaties: Literary Genre, Structure, and Function. Gorgias Dissertations Biblical Studies series 41. Piscataway, NJ: Gorgias, 2014.

6 X 9 format, 477 pages.

Paperback Black & White ISBN: 978-1463203788

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Note: I do not receive any royalties for this book. For research based on my dissertation see: Jesus Speaks to Seven of His Churches: A Historical and Exegetical Commentary on the Messages to the Seven Churches in Revelation. Toronto, Ont.: Electronic Christian Media, May 2017.

1. The first publication was my PhD dissertation by Gorgias Press in 2009 under the title The Seven Messages of Revelation and Vassal Treaties: Literary Genre, Structure, and Function. Gorgias Dissertations Biblical Studies series 41. Piscataway, NJ: Gorgias, 2009.

6 X 9 format, 477 pages.

Hardcover Black & White ISBN: 978-1607245681

Note: I do not receive any royalties for this book. For research based on my dissertation see: Jesus Speaks to Seven of His Churches: A Historical and Exegetical Commentary on the Messages to the Seven Churches in Revelation. Toronto, Ont.: Electronic Christian Media, May 2017.

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