ZONDERVAN HANDBOOK of BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
RANDALL PRICE with H. WAYNE HOUSE
ZONDERVAN
Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology
Copyright © 2017 by World of the Bible Ministries, Inc. and H. Wayne House
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To my wife Beverlee,
who has shared with me
in the pre-dawn risings,
long days of digging,
and thrilling discoveries.
You are my greatest treasure!
RANDALL PRICE
To my wife, Irina, whose love for Christ, the Bible, theology,
and archaeology inspires me in my own life and work.
“He who finds a wife finds a good thing,
and obtains favor from the Lord.”
Proverbs 18:22 (NRSV)
H. WAYNE HOUSE
Without the assistance of many people a handbook of this nature could not be accomplished. The authors first and foremost express deep appreciation to their wives (Beverlee Price and Irina House) for their encouragement and loving support throughout the project. The authors also thank their respective schools (Liberty University, Faith International University, and Faith Seminary) for the use of their research facilities. Dr. Price is grateful for the research and photographic assistance of Ms. Ayelet Shapira, Mrs. Michele Cowell, Mr. David Beauregard, Mr. Britt Paramore, and Mr. Dan Stuart (for assistance in the preparation of several charts). He also expresses appreciation to Mr. Stephen Rost for preparing the indices, Dr. David Graves for assistance in preparing the glossary, and Dr. Oren Gutfeld of the Hebrew University Institute of Archaeology. Dr. House ...
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About Zondervan Handbook of Biblical ArchaeologyThe Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology provides readers with a book-by-book (Genesis through Revelation) presentation of the most significant archaeological discoveries that enhance our understanding of the biblical text. This handbook is full of color photos, charts, and maps that help illuminate the text of Scripture. The 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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