Finkelstein, Israel
The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780684869131
- author:
- Finkelstein, Israel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Free Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 21.29 x 14.17 x 2.49 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biblical archaeology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel By Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman A provocative reinterpretation of ancient Israel, drawing on recent archaeological research to challenge traditional understandings of the biblical narrative. The authors argue that many famous stories in the Bible reflect a later world rather than historical facts, presenting a fascinating and controversial perspective on when and why the Bible was written. This book offers a fresh vision of ancient Israel, one that is grounded in the latest archaeological evidence. Finkelstein and Silberman's work challenges fundamentalist readings of the scriptures, instead marshaling a compelling case for a revised portrait of this ancient land and its people. By examining the archaeological record from Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon, the authors shed new light on the biblical narrative, revealing a complex and multifaceted history that continues to shape our understanding of the world today.
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