Digging Up The Bible Lands
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Previous owner
A richly informative work of biblical archaeology, Digging Up the Bible Lands chronicles the remarkable discoveries made by archaeologists working across the ancient Near East, bringing the world of the Old and New Testaments into vivid historical focus. Ronald Harker presents the excavations of legendary sites — from Jericho and Megiddo to the caves of Qumran — detailing how each dig has shed new light on the civilizations, cultures, and events described in scripture. Written with an accessible and enthusiastic tone, the narrative bridges the gap between academic scholarship and general readership, making complex archaeological findings understandable and compelling for a wide audience. Harker illustrates how the spade and trowel have repeatedly confirmed, complicated, and enriched our understanding of the biblical world, transforming ancient texts into tangible history. This is an essential read for anyone captivated by the intersection of faith, history, and the enduring mysteries buried beneath the sands of the Middle East.
Author: Ronald Harker
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, The Bodley Head
Genre: Archaeology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Previous owner
A richly informative work of biblical archaeology, Digging Up the Bible Lands chronicles the remarkable discoveries made by archaeologists working across the ancient Near East, bringing the world of the Old and New Testaments into vivid historical focus. Ronald Harker presents the excavations of legendary sites — from Jericho and Megiddo to the caves of Qumran — detailing how each dig has shed new light on the civilizations, cultures, and events described in scripture. Written with an accessible and enthusiastic tone, the narrative bridges the gap between academic scholarship and general readership, making complex archaeological findings understandable and compelling for a wide audience. Harker illustrates how the spade and trowel have repeatedly confirmed, complicated, and enriched our understanding of the biblical world, transforming ancient texts into tangible history. This is an essential read for anyone captivated by the intersection of faith, history, and the enduring mysteries buried beneath the sands of the Middle East.