James C. VanderKam

Hershel Shanks

James A. Sanders

Peter Kyle McCarter

Biblical Archaeology Society

Overview of the history of the Scrolls: their discovery, their origin, their translation, and the contention over their intellectual "ownership."

After Forty Years : Symposium at the Smithsonian Institution, October 27, 1990

The Dead Sea Scrolls

Ben Witherington, III

The most important archaeological discovery ever about Jesus!

Brother of Jesus

The Archaeology of Ancient Synagogues

Judaism in Stone

This work is composed of three outstanding lectures about the emergence of the ancient Israelites and their religion presented at a symposium held at the Smithsonian Institution in the fall of 1991. Professors William Dever, Baruch Halpern, and P. Kyle McCarter Jr., specialists in the fields of biblical archaeology and Near Eastern studies, present provocative theories on the arrival of the Israelites in ancient Canaan and the provenance of their religion. Did the Israelites enter Canaan according to the books of Joshua and Judges or were they already there as part of the indigenous population? Is there any reality to the biblical account of the Exodus? Where and when did belief in the God Yahweh originate? Edited under the aegis of Shanks, the well-known editor of Biblical Archaeological Review and Bible Review, this work can easily be understood by interested lay readers. Highly recommended for larger collections. Robert A. Silver, Shaker Heights P.L., Ohio. Library Journal.

The Rise of Ancient Israel

Baruch Halpern

William G. Dever

Immensely readable and digestible in just a few sittings, this book examines the complete history of ancient Israel—from Abraham to the Roman destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D.Offers highest-quality authorship from respected leaders in their fields. Provides numerous color and black-and-white photos, maps, charts, and timelines. Gives a broader sweep of history, starting at an earlier point and/or ending at a later point than other books on the subject. Adds and updates evidence, analysis, and insights of events, based on developments since the book's first edition.Perfect for adult study groups and Bible groups, and anyone who wants to learn more about Israel's history or needs a refresher course.

From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple

Ancient Israel

Dan P. Cole

Archaeology and the Bible: Archaeology in the world of Herod, Jesus, and Paul

From Solomon to the Golden Dome

Jerusalem's Temple Mount

A lavishly illustrated volume traces three thousand years of Jerusalem history from an archaeological perspective, describing the events that surrounded such objects as the bones of a crucified man and Babylonian arrows. 25,000 first printing.

An Archaeological Biography

Jerusalem

Explains the history of the Dead Sea scrolls and discusses their significance for the origins of Christianity

Hershel Shanks

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