Digging up the Bible

Experienced archaeologist Dr. David E. Graves has assembled a helpful introduction and brief history of biblical archaeology written for undergraduate students to provide a foundation for the discoveries presented in the companion volumes of The Archaeology of the New Testament and The Archaeology of the Old Testament. Chapters include: Brief History of Biblical Archaeology, Understanding Dates in Archaeology, Characteristics of Archaeology, The Role of Archaeology in Biblical Studies, Limitations of Archaeology, Controversy in Biblical Archaeology, Archaeological Fallacies, and Excavation: How Its Done. This insightful book will: - Illustrate archaeological finds with more than 50 pertinent color photographs, detailed map and carefully crafted charts- Include a glossary defining technical archaeological terms- Provide extensive footnotes and bibliography for future study- Include a detailed subject index This is an accessible introduction to biblical archaeology intended for laypeople who want to know more about the history of archaeology and how it is done, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups, or personal study.