Ancient Sumer disappeared into the sands. Then came the adventurers.You might think ancient man was not as curious about people and history before him. That is not true. Kings filled libraries with written histories they collected and they recorded their own for later generations to read. Schools taught from these libraries as early as around 3000 BC in Mesopotamia.Some date the earliest writings to the Uruk Period. There were schools in Mari, Ebla, Ur, Nippur and Uruk. The...

In Job: Beyond What You've Been Taught, history, archaeology, and theology converge to illuminate one of the most profound books of the Bible—Job. Far from a simple tale of suffering and faith, the Book of Job is a literary masterpiece that has challenged readers for millennia.Job: Beyond What You've Been Taught explores Job not only as scripture but as a product of its ancient Near Eastern context. Drawing on archaeological findings from Mesopotamia and C...

Born again are two words that instill political images during elections and spark debate among theologians. Neither matters. The true meaning of being born again is higher and deeper than most understand. Even born again Christians.When the works of Jesus that the Church is supposed to demonstrate aren't present, people turn to the values and wisdom of their culture to meet those needs. The root of this problem is identity. Christians don't know what they've become, and they don't ...

It is the ultimate survivor tale.One man and his family are the only people alive on earth after a magnificent disaster. It is the stuff of fables. A boatload of animals and four men and four women are the source of countless species and billions of people.But it is more than an adventure, and surprisingly it is not a fable. This is Noah's life story as the Bible and the ancients told it. Jr. High-Adult 110pgs

Ezekiel was a Jewish prophet living in ancient Babylon. At first, he was considered a nuisance. But when his prophecies became the news, the Israelites started listening. Ezekiel gained respect in the twentieth century when, again, his words became the news.Today we are hearing his name tossed about in Christian circles concerning a war in the Middle East. And guess what? Part of what he said has become the stage we are watching. Could this ancient prophet have something to say to ...

The prayer of faith. You think you know what it is. You just don't see any results...You've prayed in faith but nothing happened. You believe but you wonder if God even hears you. Sound familiar?Be assured, miracles do still happen. Your healing is waiting for you. Your deliverance is in front of you.But faith isn't a formula; it is a relationship.This book will teach you what the Bible says about faith, what it is, why God uses it and how it works. You'll l...

Public interest in biblical archaeology is at an all-time high, as television documentaries pull in millions of viewers to watch shows on the Exodus, the Ark of the Covenant, and the so-called Lost Tomb of Jesus. Important discoveries with relevance to the Bible are made virtually every year--during 2007 and 2008 alone researchers announced at least seven major discoveries in Israel, five of them in or near Jerusalem. Biblical Archaeology offers a passport into this fascinating re...

Public interest in biblical archaeology is at an all-time high, as television documentaries pull in millions of viewers to watch shows on the Exodus, the Ark of the Covenant, and the so-called Lost Tomb of Jesus. Important discoveries with relevance to the Bible are made virtually every year--during 2007 and 2008 alone researchers announced at least seven major discoveries in Israel, five of them in or near Jerusalem. Biblical Archaeology offers a passport into this fascinating realm, where a...

The evidence from the Bible describes the ancient Hebrews as being Afro-haired and Black. Abraham, Jacob, David and Solomon were Black. Pictures of the ancient Hebrews show this part of Biblical record to be accurate. These pictures are presented here! Most people do not know that the original Arabs of ancient times were Black. This book quotes ancient authorities and the ancient Arabs themselves to show that they were considered by themselves, and others, as Black. It also demonstrates ho...

Science teaches that the first modern humans originated in East Africa and spread from there to the rest of the world. Their modern representatives are the Khoisan peoples of Southern and East Africa. The Bible teaches that humans originated in the Garden of Eden and spread from there to the rest of the world. These were the people of Adam. It is almost universally assumed that, in terms of location of origins and the people identified, these versions are in conflict. For the first time a ...

Explore significant archaeological discoveries pertaining to every book of the Bible.Laypersons, pastors, students, academics, and anyone looking for a current and comprehensive biblical archaeology resource need look no further. The Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology provides a wealth of information that supplements the historical context of the Bible, providing a window into the past that will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of biblical ...

Developed with three educational levels in mind, The Archaeology Book takes you on an exciting exploration of history and ancient cultures. You'll learn both the techniques of the archaeologist and the accounts of some of the richest discoveries of the Middle East that demonstrate the accuracy and historicity of the Bible.In The Archaeology Book you will unearth:How archaeologists know what life was like in the pastWhy broken pottery can tell more than gold ...