Important and timely, this edition informs readers of many of these recent and important archeological discoveries, discoveries that greatly aid in the interpretation of Scripture.
And it has indeed been found, lots of.
Let me say that again: All the theological commitments in the world could never result in a Field called biblical Archaeology if no correlation between Bible and the remains of human culture could be found.
Without the correlation between the text of the Bible 10 and the realia of the Near East, there simply would be no discipline called biblical archaeology.
Some have objected to this language, arguing instead for something more neutral, but no one can deny that the desire to know the Bible better has historically been the driving force behind Archaeology in the Near East.
This is why the discipline is called biblical archaeology.
He is of course quite correct.
Stripling articulates in the preface his understanding that illumination of the Bible serves as the primary goal of ancient Near Eastern archaeology.
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Stripling\'s book then works its way through all the major periods in biblical history, from the pre-patriarchal and patriarchal eras to the Roman and Byzantine Ages.
In a systematic way, Dr.
Knowing where and when major events took place provides the necessary context and makes it possible to interpret Scripture accurately.
This includes geography and chronology, which are vital for understanding the history of Israel, as well as the actual task of archaeological fieldwork and method.
The Trowel and the Truth guides readers through every essential aspect of archaeology.
Stripling\'s book shows how this can be done.
Dr.
Knowledge of the Land and its archaeological insights will equip students, teachers, and pastors with important tools for better, sharper, more incisive interpretation of Scripture.
Few students, faculty, and pastors know the Land of Israel and its rich treasures from the past as well as they should.
Secondly, Archaeology greatly aids in the interpretation of Scripture.
Stripling\'s book informs readers of many of these recent and important discoveries.
Dr.
First, archaeological work in the Holy Land continues to make good progress, resulting in exciting discoveries and fresh insights.
This book is important and timely for at least two reasons.
Scott Stripling\'s The Trowel and the Truth: A Guide to Field Archaeology in the Holy Land gives readers a masterful treatment of the how and why of biblical archaeology.
Important and timely, this edition informs readers of many of these recent and important archeological discoveries, discoveries that greatly aid in the interpretation of Scripture
