Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Bantam Books (2nd Revised Edition)
Pages
465
Description
The Bible As History, now thoroughly updated with the latest scientific and archaeological breakthroughs in biblical investigation. Including: Revolutionary new evidence that confirms some of the most monumental and controversial events in the Bible-including the destruction of Sodom and Gomorra Recently deciphered texts from the ancient world that offer an intriguing look back at the origin of the Ten Commandments An entirely new chapter revealing the extraordinary techniques that may soon prove the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin The Bible As History will take you on a breathtaking journey to the heart of Holy Scripture as it pieces together one of the most stunning spiritual puzzles in the history of mankind.
Collection
Language
Original language
German
Original publication date
1955
Physical description
465 p.; 6.8 inches
ISBN
0553279432 / 9780553279436
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LibraryThing member tuckerresearch
A rightly-justified classic, though dated, it is still an essential work.
LibraryThing member kencf0618
Out of date, but useful in the main.
LibraryThing member quietguy
This is the Brazilian Portuguese version of the book The Bible as History (the original is in German). This book is listed in some places as an evangelical book, but it is in fact one on archeology investigation. It shows geographic and historical matches to descriptions found in the Bible, proving
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that it is indeed based on true facts and historical events. Show Less
LibraryThing member carterchristian1
Having just visited Israel this book was especially meaningful to me. I was surprised to learn how recently archaeology has uncovered so much of what becomes the basis for far more reliable historical fact than was ever available before. I also found this book important in extending my
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understanding of my own religion which is based on historical suppositions. I strongly recommend it. I read an older edition and research has probably added much to the newer editions. Show Less
LibraryThing member Loptsson
For an interesting look into the history of the bible as proven by archaeology this book should be on your short list. The majority of the book deals with the Old Testament, but there is a decent sized section on the New Testament. Some of the finds really make the words of the bible much more
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understandable. I recommend it to everybody who asks me about history and the bible, and desire a good introduction to the subject. Show Less
LibraryThing member exinanition
A great little book offering many archaeological proofs that the bible is actual true history.
LibraryThing member jerry-book
Excellent portrayal of the historical foundation for the Bible.
LibraryThing member tony_sturges
This groundbreaking work that sheds light on the historical foundations of the bestselling book of all time—the Bible—is now back in print.
Have you ever wondered about the Bible’s fascinating history or the scientific and historical studies that have been conducted to support its numerous
This edition features:
Remarkable evidence that confirms some of the most monumental and controversial events in the Bible, including the destruction of Sodom and Gomorra.
Deciphered texts from the ancient world that offer an intriguing look back at the origin of the Ten Commandments.
The extraordinary techniques used to try to prove the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin.
…and more!
A classic text and breathtaking journey to the heart of Holy Scripture, The Bible as History pieces together one of the most stunning spiritual puzzles in the history of mankind.
Editorial Reviews
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“There is an atmosphere of excitement about this book that is contagious . . . Simply monumental.” (New York Times Book Review)
From the Back Cover
NO OTHER WORK IS AS WIDELY READ THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AS THE BIBLE
Have you ever wondered about the Bible’s fascinating history or the scientific and historical studies that have been conducted to support its numerous accounts? In The Bible as History—the groundbreaking text on the biblical investigation, now back in print—scientific and archaeological breakthroughs are explained, with descriptions of excavations and analysis of ancient texts.
This edition features:
Remarkable evidence that confirms some of the most monumental and controversial events in the Bible, including the destruction of Sodom and Gomorra.
Deciphered texts from the ancient world that offer an intriguing look back at the origin of the Ten Commandments.
The extraordinary techniques used to try to prove the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin.
A classic text and breathtaking journey to the heart of Holy Scripture, The Bible as History pieces together one of the most stunning spiritual puzzles in the history of mankind.
About the Author
Werner Keller (1909–1980) was a German civil servant, journalist, and anti-Nazi resistance fighter. In 1955 he published The Bible as History, his best-known book, which correlated the text of the Bible with the results of archaeological diggings in the Middle East. It has been translated into more than twenty languages and updated in two revised editions. He is also the author of The Etruscans.
Have you ever wondered about the Bible’s fascinating history or the scientific and historical studies that have been conducted to support its numerous
Show More
accounts? The groundbreaking text on the biblical investigation, The Bible as History, now back in print, explains scientific and archaeological breakthroughs with fascinating descriptions of excavations and analysis of ancient texts.This edition features:
Remarkable evidence that confirms some of the most monumental and controversial events in the Bible, including the destruction of Sodom and Gomorra.
Deciphered texts from the ancient world that offer an intriguing look back at the origin of the Ten Commandments.
The extraordinary techniques used to try to prove the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin.
…and more!
A classic text and breathtaking journey to the heart of Holy Scripture, The Bible as History pieces together one of the most stunning spiritual puzzles in the history of mankind.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“There is an atmosphere of excitement about this book that is contagious . . . Simply monumental.” (New York Times Book Review)
From the Back Cover
NO OTHER WORK IS AS WIDELY READ THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AS THE BIBLE
Have you ever wondered about the Bible’s fascinating history or the scientific and historical studies that have been conducted to support its numerous accounts? In The Bible as History—the groundbreaking text on the biblical investigation, now back in print—scientific and archaeological breakthroughs are explained, with descriptions of excavations and analysis of ancient texts.
This edition features:
Remarkable evidence that confirms some of the most monumental and controversial events in the Bible, including the destruction of Sodom and Gomorra.
Deciphered texts from the ancient world that offer an intriguing look back at the origin of the Ten Commandments.
The extraordinary techniques used to try to prove the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin.
A classic text and breathtaking journey to the heart of Holy Scripture, The Bible as History pieces together one of the most stunning spiritual puzzles in the history of mankind.
About the Author
Werner Keller (1909–1980) was a German civil servant, journalist, and anti-Nazi resistance fighter. In 1955 he published The Bible as History, his best-known book, which correlated the text of the Bible with the results of archaeological diggings in the Middle East. It has been translated into more than twenty languages and updated in two revised editions. He is also the author of The Etruscans.
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LibraryThing member librisissimo
I liked this the best of the three biblical archaeology books I read this spring, even though it is the oldest.
However, Keller's procedure was to first produce the "good news" for believers in the historical accuracy of the Bible, and then undercut and dismiss it with some "bad news" derived form
This was especially noticeable in Chapter 8 on Joseph, and also Chapter 9
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newer discoveries (or speculations).This was especially noticeable in Chapter 8 on Joseph, and also Chapter 9
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LibraryThing member CatherineBurkeHines
This book gave me the information that I was looking for - an overview of history of the Old Testament period.
LibraryThing member majackson
A fair and balanced appraisal of the comparison of history (i.e. excavations and discoveries, both physically, linguistically and culturally) against the contents of the Bible. The author and the translator both get credit for bringing to life a) the tension and excitement of the archeological
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“treasure” hunts for physically historical clues to the realities of life in the fertile crescent over the last 4,000 years; b) the exciting interpretations of both the realities and inferences uncovered by the archeological discoveries. Show Less
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Awards
Bancarella (1957)
Call number
PHIL B.200