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The Popular Handbook of Archaeology and the Bible: Discoveries That Confirm the Reliability of Scripture Hardcover – August 1, 2013

by Joseph M. Holden (Author), Norman Geisler (Author), Walter C. Kaiser Jr (Foreword)
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From two leading Christian apologists, here is a fascinating survey of the most important Old and New Testament archaeological discoveries through the ages.

Biblical archaeology has always stirred excitement among believers and curiosity among unbelievers. The evidence dug up with a spade can speak volumes--and serve as a powerful testimony of the reliability of Scripture.
Norman Geisler and Joseph Holden have put together an impressive array of finds that confirm the biblical peoples and events of ages past. In a user-friendly format written in popular style, they...
  • examine the latest finds and explain their significance
  • includes more than 150 of photographs
  • provide an instructive chart of artifacts (along with fast facts)
  • sample a variety of finds--papyri, inscriptions, scrolls, ossuaries, and more
If readers are looking for just one book to cover this topic both concisely and comprehensively, this is it!
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"All who defend the faith will be grateful for the facts presented here."
- Randall Price, PhD, Center for Judaic Studies, Liberty University

"A Triumph in its field, delivering exactly what it promises to deliver..."
- Leen Ritmeyer, PhD, Ritmeyer Archaeological Design

"Geisler and Holden have done a remarkable job in compacting a great deal of information into a single volume....I look forward to using this book in my archaeology classes!"
- Steven Collins, Dean of Archaeology, Trinity Southwest University, Director of Excavation at Tall El-Hammam Excavation Project (TEHEP).

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“The Popular Handbook of Archaeology and the Bible is the most comprehensive and useful book of archaeology I’ve ever seen.”
―Dr. Robert Lightner, adjunct professor, Dallas Theological Seminary


“What is unique about this book is that archaeological and historical facts are presented and shown to buttress the reliability of the biblical text. Included in the volume are a number of charts, tables and photos, which are helpful. This volume is highly recommended and should be in the library of every serious Bible student.”
―Ralph E. MacKenzie, author of Revealing Snapshots: People and Events that Shaped Christianity


"This book is a triumph in its field, delivering exactly what it promises to deliver. The formula has been attempted before, but Geisler and Holden are masters of the art of casting new illumination on familiar themes. Fully abreast with current archaeological scholarship, it informs the reader of the latest discoveries and discussions and explains their significance. A highlight of this volume is the number of charts tabulating every conceivable aspect of the subject from 'archaeologese' to a table enumerating New Testament persons cited in ancient non-Christian sources."
—Leen Ritmeyer, PhD, Ritmeyer Archaeological Design


"Introductory books on archaeology and the Bible that are both up-to-date and written from a Bible-honoring perspective are hard to come by. That's why I'm so pleased with the publication of A Popular Handbook of Archaeology and the Bible. It's important that both Bible believers and skeptics encounter the archaeological and historical evidences demonstrating the historical accuracy and authenticity of the Old and New Testaments. Geisler and Holden have done a remarkable job in compacting a great deal of information into a single volume that's lay-friendly and also valuable in an academic setting. I look forward to using this book in my archaeology classes!"
—Steven Collins, PhD, Dean, College of Archaeology, Trinity Southwest University, Director/Chief Archaeologist, Tall el-Hammam Excavation Project, Jordan


"In a day when the Bible is under constant attack, this book is a welcome defense of the Bible's reliability and accuracy. Intended for the layperson, the book introduces the reader to significant artifacts and manuscripts relating to the historical and textual reliability of the Bible. I highly recommend this user-friendly resource."
—Ron Rhodes, ThD, President, Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries, Adjunct Professor of Theology and Apologetics, Veritas Evangelical Seminary


"Finding an up-to-date and reliable guide for the use of archaeology as evidence in apologetics has been a challenge. That challenge has been met with this helpful and timely resource. All who defend the faith will be grateful for the facts presented here!"
—Randall Price, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor, Center for Judaic Studies, Liberty University


"There are many books on archaeology, but Drs. Geisler and Holden have given us something more, namely, an archaeological apologetic of the veracity of the biblical text, along with helpful information that enables us to understand how archaeology may support our confidence in God's Word. I am pleased to be able to recommend the book."
—H. Wayne House, ThD, JD, Distinguished Professor of Theology, Law, and Culture, Faith Evangelical Seminary


"Drs. Holden and Geisler have produced a masterful book on the apologetic value of biblical archeology. This incredible volume is at once both insightful and informative. It is accessible to readers of every level and enables them to dig into the wealth of materials that have been unearthed over the centuries. Don't miss this treasure trove of information that will make your Bible study come alive today and every day."
—Ed Hindson, DMin, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Religion and Biblical Studies, Liberty University

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvest House Publishers; 7.2.2013 edition (August 1, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0736944850
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0736944854
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.3 x 1.1 x 9.2 inches
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    Norman L. Geisler (PhD, Loyola University) taught theology, philosophy, and apologetics on the college or graduate level for over 50 years. He served as a professor at Trinity Evangelical Seminary, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Liberty University. He was the co-founder of both Southern Evangelical Seminary and Veritas Evangelical Seminary (now Veritas International University). He was the Chancellor of Veritas International University and Distinguished Professor of Apologetics, and was President Emeritus of Southern Evangelical Seminary and Distinguished Senior Professor of Theology and Apologetics.

    He is the author/coauthor of more than 100 books including I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, Twelve Points that Show Christianity is True, The Big Book of Apologetics, Baker's Encyclopedia of Apologetics, When Skeptics Ask, When Critics Ask, From God to Us, A History of Western Philosophy, Defending Inerrancy, Systematic Theology, If God Why Evil, Philosophy of Religion, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Inerrancy.

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    Joseph M. Holden, holds a PhD from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UK), and currently is President of Veritas International University in Albuquerque, NM. He is the co-author of A Visual Guide to Biblical Apologetics (2024), co-author (with Norman Geisler) of The Popular Handbook of Archaeology and the Bible (Harvest House, 2013), associate editor of The Apologetics Study Bible for Students (B&H, 2010, 2017), co-author (with H. Wayne House) of Charts of Apologetics and Christian Evidences (Zondervan, 2006), and co-author of the high school apologetics textbook Living Loud: Defending Your Faith (B&H, 2002). Dr. Holden is the editor of The Comprehensive Guide to Apologetics (Harvest House, 2019), and also the co-editor of The Harvest Handbook of Bible Lands (Harvest House, 2021), The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith (Harvest House, 2022), and The Ultimate Infographic Guide to the Bible (Harvest House, 2023).

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First, it was a bonus to get a lesson in Bible archaeology. Second, it followed with a discussion on discoveries, both sides of the argument presented. Third, the amount and quality of Biblical archaeology findings supporting individuals, events, migrations, empires, and incidents was satisfying. The book was divided into logical parts, each part had relevant chapters, building up progressively. I consider myself a Bible student and this was at a level I could assimilate. For me it helped my understanding of Biblical history with evidence from archaeology. There was information in this book I had not known before, for example 'The James Ossuary'. I recommend this book to a Bible student.
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steven roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Summary Of the Evidence regarding Biblical Archaeology
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2013
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The book: Very complete and detailed in a heavy and durable binding. More than you want to know or at least more than I can remember! The print is an easy read except that when the author summarizes the artifacts in a nice simple to use list format, the print is extra small. This causes my 63 year old eyes to strain. Highly recommended, though it would have been nice if the book was printed in a larger format.

The Content: Finally a reasonable and fact based presentation of the amazing archaeological discoveries of last century. When in college, the minimalist ruled, teaching the Bible narratives were folk stories at best, fabrications at worst, with no basis in historical fact. However, last century, especially since the creation of a free Israel, the evidence has rolled in showing the Bible is indeed fact based on real people and real events. Christianity is the only religion revealed by God through the lives of multiple historical figures. Therefore, this book is a must read if you want to know the historical Christ and how we came to understand His message. The author makes a one sided attempt to defend the Genesis chapters 1-10 as historical. This attempt surprised me as generally throughout the book he is open minded and presents alternative interpretations of most of the other findings. To insist that the creation accounts of Genesis must be historical or the whole Bible is untrustworthy is a weakness in logic, not a threat to the truth. Regarding creation science, the Bible as we read it is exactly as God would have it be and tells us "why". It is not a scientific textbook telling us "how".
Again Highly recommended though it would have been nice if the book was printed in a larger format.
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5.0 out of 5 stars When God Nuked Sodom
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2013
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Brilliant book, well-researched, includes maps, tables, pictures, and scriptural references. Prof. Holden outlines the geographical clues in the Scriptures that led to the discovery of the ruins of Sodom -- actually located in a huge mound north of the Dead Sea -- and shows the evidence of a powerful blast that incinerated the city at well over 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. He notes that nobody built on top of the ruins for some 700 years, and shows pictures of molten pottery that match samples taken from outside a little town in New Mexico, USA, called Los Alamos -- the first nuclear bomb test site.

This book also compares various ancient Middle Eastern myths and Bible stories with archaeological evidence to determine what's realistic and what's not. He knocks down a number of skeptical arguments, but always with historical records and solid reasoning. This is not your granny's "faith-based science" -- this is the real McCoy. If you wanted to bring one extra-Biblical text to help demonstrate the historical value of the Scriptures, this would be it. It would be like bringing a cannon to a knife fight.
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happywife
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for believers, non believers, and everyone in between
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2013
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This book is amazing. It is very clear and easy to understand. We use it as a resource for a 7th grade apologetics course in our homeschool (along with an archaeology bible, more than a carpenter, and biblical atlas by Time which is neutral. My son is intrigued because of the writing style and can process the information and significance. This is also great for adults as there are many opportunities to dig further. I especially like that each section is then summarized in a chart. Great for studying, self-testing, creating handouts, or quizzing. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a workbook for this. This is written from the view of a believer which is what I was looking for. But I think the authors do a great job of presented the evidence and basing their arguments on evidence not just opinion. The reader can feel confident that they are gaining reliable knowledge. A really great purchase.
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Rienell A.
4.0 out of 5 stars this is a great book. If you want a coffee-table reader with ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2017
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If you're looking for an in-depth, meticulously researched book for Bible study, homeschool studies/student research, this is a great book. If you want a coffee-table reader with big color pictures and briefer descriptions (like I was) then this is not your book. I was hoping for the later just to sate my curiosity, but this book is packed with more info than I bargained for. Not that I am disappointed. It's easy to read, but there's too much detail for what I wanted. For instance, they start out explaining how the Bible was written, what it was written on, when it was written, how many translations were written by different sects/tribes/scholars and then the different codec's they composed to translate the ancient Hebrew, etc....all good and well if you're trying to convince a die hard atheist who needs multi-level layers of proof. It's a very tedious read if you just want to see pictures. The black and white photos are terrible and do no justice. Still, a valuable tool for apologetics.
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Larry O'Hara
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Biblical information
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2021
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This work certainly helped me understand that the Bible and archeology go hand in hand and that the Bible is not just a story but HIS story.
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Dambok
5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening.
Reviewed in India on January 12, 2019
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Bruce Murray
5.0 out of 5 stars Good information
Reviewed in Australia on January 9, 2016
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There are people who say that Jesus was not a real person. The nice part of this book is that it lists over 20 historical sources stating that Jesus Christ actually existed. The nice thing for me was that I was then able to buy a Kindle copy of two of these historical books from Amazon and confirm the facts (Tacitus and Pliny the Younger).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book, came quick
Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2021
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Very happy with the book! Came pretty quick, no issues at all.
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tg
2.0 out of 5 stars The worst christian apologetic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2023
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This book represent the worst Christian apologetic you can find on the market, with a theologically very narrow understanding of what the faith in the truth of the Bible means, and a very selective and for me unconvincing discussion of their point of view applied to history. Useful for knowing materials discovered by archeology, a bit ludicrous for the discussions unless you want to become as blind as the authors. They remind me of what Paul was saying in Romans 10.2: "I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge"...
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