Real People. Real Places. Real Evidence. Can we trust the historicity of the Bible? There are some who say that its narratives and characters are mythical, embellished, or historically unreliable. But the growing archaeological record suggests a much different picture. Archaeology and the People of the Bible is the most comprehensive resource to date on the archaeological evidence that validates the historical existence of those who appear within the Bible s pages. This informative and user-friendly resource provides you with entries on 120 known people named across both Old and New Testaments who are also mentioned in archaeological inscriptions and ancient manuscripts more than 200 high-quality photos of the archaeological discoveries that confirm or support the historicity of known biblical figures a rating scale for each entry that indicates how strongly the archaeological evidence affirms each figure's presence in history This resource provides an abundance of solid scholarship and powerful testimony regarding the Bible s historical accuracy. With clear writing, straightforward organization, and numerous references, Archaeology and the People of the Bible is an essential guide for any inquiring and serious students of the Bible.
