Doing Archaeology in the Land of the Bible: A Basic Guide

Doing Archaeology in the Land of the Bible: A Basic Guide

by John D. Currid
Doing Archaeology in the Land of the Bible: A Basic Guide

Doing Archaeology in the Land of the Bible: A Basic Guide

by John D. Currid

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Overview

A popular introduction to archaeology and the methods archaeologists use to reconstruct the history of ancient Israel.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781441206299
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 08/01/1999
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 128
File size: 7 MB

About the Author

John D. Currid (PhD, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago) is Carl W. McMurray Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary. He has served on several archaeological excavations and is author of Ancient Egypt and the Old Testament.
John D. Currid (PhD, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago) is Carl W. McMurray Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary. He has served on several archaeological excavations and is author of several books and commentaries.

Table of Contents

Illustrations
Preface
Abbreviations
What in the World Is Archaeology?
So You Want to Be an Archaeologist
Mind of a Mound: How a Tell Is Formed
Archaeologists Live by Site (Survey)
Why Dig There? The Ins and Outs of Site Identification
In the Beginning: How to Excavate a Tell
Petrie, Pottery, and Potsherds
Building Buildings
Finding Small Finds
Archaeology in Use: The Recovery of Bethsaida
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