
Archaeology and the Old Testament
Alfred J. Hoerth(Author)
Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Will be published approx. on 1. January 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-8010-3625-5 (ISBN)
Description
Archaeological discoveries can shed a flood of light on the biblical text. This richly illustrated resource, now available in paperback, offers illuminating archaeological information related to the Old Testament.
In this readable and accessible volume, Alfred Hoerth surveys the entire Old Testament, pointing out the relevant archaeological material and explaining how it enriches biblical studies. In an attempt to bridge the Old and New Testament worlds, he devotes the final chapter to an examination of the intertestamental period. The text boasts over 250 illustrative items--charts, photographs, line drawings, and maps.
In this readable and accessible volume, Alfred Hoerth surveys the entire Old Testament, pointing out the relevant archaeological material and explaining how it enriches biblical studies. In an attempt to bridge the Old and New Testament worlds, he devotes the final chapter to an examination of the intertestamental period. The text boasts over 250 illustrative items--charts, photographs, line drawings, and maps.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ada, MI
United States
Publishing group
Baker Publishing Group
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Reading Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 179 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
930 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8010-3625-5 (9780801036255)
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Person
Alfred J. Hoerth taught archaeology at Wheaton College for almost thirty years and directed Wheaton's renowned biblical archaeology program. He has participated in numerous archaeological digs and served as coeditor of Peoples of the Old Testament World.