Insights From Archaeology

Archaeological exploration of Syria-Palestine and the ancient Near East has revolutionized our understanding of the Bible. David A. Fiensy describes how key archaeological discoveries have opened up new understandings of Israels own history and religion as well as the ancient Near Eastern and later Greco-Roman environments. He discusses the impact these discoveries have had on biblical studies, theology, and the task of biblical interpretation. The challenges for the future of archaeology and biblical study will be explored. Part of the series, Reading the Bible in the 21st Century: Insights.

About the author

David A. Fiensy is professor of New Testament at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky. His publications include Christian Origins and the Ancient Economy (2014) and Jesus the Galilean (2007), and the coedited works Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods, 2 vols. (Fortress Press, 2014-15) and The Galilean Economy in the Time of Jesus (2013).

Summary

Archaeological exploration of Syria-Palestine and the ancient Near East has revolutionized our understanding of the Bible. David A. Fiensy describes how key archaeological discoveries have opened up new understandings of Israel's own history and religion as well as the ancient Near Eastern and later Greco-Roman environments.

Product details

• Authors: David A Fiensy, David A. Fiensy, David A. Flensy
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Pub
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2017
• EAN: 9781506400143
• ISBN: 978-1-5064-0014-3
• No. of pages: 188
• Series: Insights; Reading the Bible in the 21st; Reading the Bible in the 21st Century: Insights; Insights; Reading the Bible in the 21st
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations