Digging through History
Archaeology and Religion from Atlantis to the Holocaust
1st Edition
Published on 18. October 2012
278 pages
979-8-216-20561-6 (ISBN)
Description
Digging through History follows rabbi and archaeologist Richard Freund's journey through some of the most fascinating archaeological sites of human history-including the mysterious Atlantis, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the long-buried Holocaust camp Sobibor. Each chapter takes readers through a different archaeological site, showing what we can learn about past religious life and religious faith through the artifacts found there, as well as what has given each site such strong "staying power" over time.
Richard Freund and the research in Digging through History are featured in the National Geographic documentary Atlantis Rising, which premieres on National Geographic on Sunday, January 29, at 9/8 central. The documentary follows Oscar-winning executive producer James Cameron and Emmy-winning filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici as they investigate the myths and realities of Atlantis. Digging through History is the only book that details Freund's groundbreaking research on Atlantis that is featured in the film. A free app, "Archaeology Quest: Atlantis" is also available for iPhone and Android users who want to explore Freund's newest information on Atlantis.
Richard Freund and the research in Digging through History are featured in the National Geographic documentary Atlantis Rising, which premieres on National Geographic on Sunday, January 29, at 9/8 central. The documentary follows Oscar-winning executive producer James Cameron and Emmy-winning filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici as they investigate the myths and realities of Atlantis. Digging through History is the only book that details Freund's groundbreaking research on Atlantis that is featured in the film. A free app, "Archaeology Quest: Atlantis" is also available for iPhone and Android users who want to explore Freund's newest information on Atlantis.
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Richard A. Freund is the Maurice Greenberg Professor of Jewish History and Director of the Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Hartford. His most recent work in Lithuania has been chronicled in a recent NOVA science series episode: "Holocaust Escape Tunnel" on the new discoveries made in the Holocaust era Ponar Burial Pits and at the Great Synagogue of Vilna, Lithuania. He is the author of hundreds of scholarly articles and several books (written or co-edited) including Digging through the Bible and Digging through History. He lives in Hartford, CT.
Content
A Short Chronology
Chapter 1
Divine Footprints: Digging through History
Chapter 2
Mysteries of Religion and Archaeology in the Search for Atlantis and Tarshish
Chapter 3
The Dead Sea Scrolls: One Archaeological Discovery that Changed How We Understand the History of the Ancient and Modern Worlds
Chapter 4
Mysteries of Religion and Archaeology in Medieval Spain
Chapter 5
Mysteries of Religion and Archaeology in the "Hidden Holocaust"
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Index
Chapter 1
Divine Footprints: Digging through History
Chapter 2
Mysteries of Religion and Archaeology in the Search for Atlantis and Tarshish
Chapter 3
The Dead Sea Scrolls: One Archaeological Discovery that Changed How We Understand the History of the Ancient and Modern Worlds
Chapter 4
Mysteries of Religion and Archaeology in Medieval Spain
Chapter 5
Mysteries of Religion and Archaeology in the "Hidden Holocaust"
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Index
