The premier historical Jesus scholar joins a brilliant archaeologist to illuminate the life and teaching of Jesus against the background of his world. There have been phenomenal advances in the historical understanding of Jesus and his world and times; but also huge; lesser known advances in first–century Palestine archaeology that explain a great deal about Jesus; his followers; and his teachings. This is the first book that combines the two and it does it in a fresh; accessible way that will interest both biblical scholars and students and also the thousands of lay readers of Biblical Archaeology Review (150;000+ circulation); National Geographic; and other archaeology and ancient history books and magazines. Each chapter of the book focuses on a major modern archaeological or textual discovery and shows how that discovery opens a window onto a major feature of Jesus's life and teachings.
#967579 in Books Nina Burleigh 2008-12-09 2008-12-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .81 x 5.34l; .53 #File Name: 0060597682320 pagesMirage Napoleon s Scientists and the Unveiling of Egypt
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy David KFascinating subject matter but not well written1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I like the emphasis on the characters the big NBy Brewer GInteresting book.Several reviewers have panned this work.I'm not hung up on the absolute historical correctness of all the boo-boo's Napoleon made in Egypt.I like the emphasis on the characters the big N. took with him.Since there is no test at the end of the book or a professor to please this makes for an easy;interesting; casual read.I can't vouch for all the negative review points being made and really don't care.T 'savants' he took are an interesting and are about what one would expect of 'scientist types' from that era.Worth reading if you don't want a text book version of the Invasion of Egypt.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love Napoleon stuffBy Walton M ChalmersLove Napoleon stuff. Loved this; in particular! Can't wait for next stay in Paris to ID the streets named after savants...
