Alan R. Millard Knihy

Following on from "Treasures From Bible Times" and "Discoveries from the Time of Jesus", this book provides a comprehensive survey of biblical archaeology. Behind a sealed doorway lies the lost treasure of King Tutankhamun. A shepherd casually aims a stone at a hole in a cliff, and the Dead Sea Scrolls are discovered. An excavation to the north of Galilee reveals the remains of a synagogue from the time of Jesus. It is stories such as these that give archaeology its fascination. The treasures of the Bible lands are as varied as the stories that surround their discovery. Gold and silver, ancient manuscripts, tomb pictures, palace ivories - all find their place in this account, enabling the reader to picture in detail the way people lived in Bible times, and the momentous places and events they witnessed.

Part of a ten-volume encyclopedia, this reference series is designed to introduce young people to the world of the Bible—the people, the history, the beliefs, the backgrounds—and explains why the Bible continues to inspire people today. This seventh book in the series explores the places where Bible history was made, and discovers the rich variety of the land, its plants, and its creatures. It also provides essential background information on the Bible itself, the lands where Bible history took place, daily life, and religious beliefs.

Part of a ten-volume encyclopedia, this reference series is designed to introduce young people to the world of the Bible—the people, the history, the beliefs, the backgrounds—and explains why the Bible continues to inspire people today. This eighth book in the series recreates the daily life of young and old, rich and poor—their times of work, of play, and of celebration. It also provides essential background information on the Bible itself, the lands where Bible history took place, daily life, and religious beliefs.

Beginning where Treasures from Bible Times ends, this attractive volume features high-quality color photographs, illustrations, drawings and maps that highlight the text and satisfy our curiosity about the past.