Archaeology and the Old Testament

Book as described

I'm a layman (engineer) who has often taught the Word of God. I think this book is outstanding. It really makes the OT come alive because it gives a very good sense of the chronology, surrounding events, surrounding places, and other nations/peoples. I particularly like the scholarly, yet highly readable balance he strikes. He makes numerous references to liberal scholars and gives conservative answers to them. I read/write academic papers in my own field and recognize when someone is credible. This author's book passes with flying colors. His timelines are especially helpful to tie the chapters together. Also many maps, sketches, lists (I was tickled to find out how ancient beer is!), and black-and-white artifact photos. Hopefully all readers of this review have a regular read-through-the Bible program. This book does a wonderful job providing the complementary perspective and makes reading God's Word even more fruitful. This is by far the best of several books on archaeology I've ever read.

I couldn't imagine a book of this kind being more well written, accessible to the non-scholar, and so chock full of great information while teaching the actual Biblical text so clearly; it's a joy to read. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to enrich their study of the Bible.

This book reinforces the Bible stories of the time before Jesus Christ's dwelling on Earth. It gives the reader an understanding of the culture and villaga and city life of characters in the Holy Land of Old Testament times. I found it to be an interesting and eciting read. I have, however, always been intrigued by archaeology.

I received the book in good condition.

This book is an excellent study and reference tool not only for the seminary student, but for anyone who would like to expand his/her biblical knowledge and shed some some light on the biblical text by God-ordained archaeological discoveries! I highly recommmend it to add your library!

Well-written and researched.

Exhaustive book on Old Testament archaeology, written from a moderate/minimalist mix perspective.

A wonderful book on Old Testament Archaeology written by Alfred Hoerth, a man who has spent much time there.