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Digging through the Bible : understanding biblical people, places, and controversies through archaeology / Richard A. Freund.

Author/creator Freund, Richard A.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoLanham : Rowman & Littlefield, ©2009.
Descriptionxii, 381 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Contents The search for Sinai: archaeological reflections on Moses, the Exodus, and the revelation at Mount Sinai -- Searching for King David and King Solomon and the ancient city of Jerusalem -- Searching for Jesus in Galilee and Babylonia -- Searching her-stories: women in ancient Israel -- Searching for synagogues: a lost synagogue ritual recovered by archaeology -- Searching for the teacher of righteousness at Qumran and in the Dead Sea scrolls -- Seeking Mary: the mother of Jesus; Miriam, sister of Moses; and the well and bathhouse of Nazareth -- The search for Bar Kokhba: one "biblical" character who was found.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 349-364) and index.
LCCN 2008018594
ISBN9780742546448 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0742546446 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780742563490
ISBN0742563499

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BS621 .F736 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold