Jesus and His World: The Archaeological Evidence
In this provocative work, world-renowned scholar Craig A. Evans presents the most important archaeological discoveries that shed light on the world of Jesus of Nazareth. Evans challenges many sensational claims that have been proposed in recent books and peddled in the media by using archaeological findings to uncover the truth about several key pieces of Jesus' world. For example, what was the village of Nazareth actually like in the time of Jesus? Did synagogues really exist, as the Gospels say? What does archaeology tell us about the ruling priests who condemned Jesus to death? Has the tomb of Jesus really been found? Evans's engaging prose enables readers to understand and critique the latest theories--both the sober and the sensational--about who Jesus was and what he lived and died for.
This new paperback edition includes an additional appendix with questions for discussion and reflection, making it ideal for both group and individual study. |
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Super backgroud to the Bible mini series
User Review - Graham Cudlipp - Christianbook.comI bought this book after hearing that Dr Evans assisted Mark and Rona with the Bible mini series. I was not disappointed in learning more about the times of our Lord. Shalom, Graham. Read full review
Presents important N T archaeological facts.
User Review - Yote - Christianbook.comI appreciate Craig Evan because of his extensive knowledge of the archaeological data and for his taking the New Testament writings as serious historical documents. Read full review
Contents
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Notes
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Further Reading
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Index of Ancient Writing and Sources
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Index of Modern Names
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Index of Subjects
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