Bible as History A confirmation of the book of books
The Bible as History
Werner Keller
- New York William Morrow and Co 1956
- 457 p.
Contents Introduction Digging up the old testament I. The coming of the patriarchs: From Abraham to Jacob II. In the realm of the Pharaohs: From Joseph to Moses III. Forty years in the wilderness: From the Nile to the Joran IV. The battle for the promised land: From Joshua to Saul V. When Israel was an Empire: From David to Solomon VI. Two Kings--Two Kingdoms: From Rehodoam to Jehoiachin VII. From the Exile to the Maccabean Kingdom: From Ezekiel to John Hyrcanus Digging up the New Testament I. Jesus of Nazareth II In the days of the Apostles III. Let there be light Appendix The oldest manuscripts of the bible Index of Biblical references Bibliography Illustration credits General index
A standard text on biblical investigation, with descriptions of the excavations, the deciphering of ancient documents, and the informed arguments concerning the reliability of the Bible. New techniques have brought much additional information to light; some theories have been confirmed, others badly shaken