004 THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF BIBLICAL PEOPLE
Let's embark on an incredible journey into the past to uncover the truth behind the people of the Bible! With the help of experienced archaeologist Doctor David Graves and his book 'The Archaeology of Biblical People', we will explore the incredible history of the 101 individuals mentioned in the Bible. From ancient writers, to pottery, stelae, inscriptions, bullae, seals, coins, and other artifacts, this book will take an in-depth look at how archaeology has confirmed their existence.
003 The Cities of the New Testament World
Explore the ancient cities of the New Testament world with Dr. Graves! Journey to bustling metropolises like Rome, and explore the holy land of Jerusalem. Discover the cultures, histories, and social structures of the cities that shaped the religious landscape of the ancient Mediterranean. Uncover the origin of their names, the recent archaeological discoveries, and their biblical relevance with the help of this well-travelled bible scholar and archaeologist. Get an essential companion for understanding the New Testament in it's cultural context!
011 The Cultural background of the New Testament
This work is an essential companion for those seeking to discover the cultural context of the New Testament. It provides highly detailed analysis and information on each book, covering its historical background. From the life of Jesus in the Gospels to the life of Paul in Acts, readers will find the answers they are looking for here. New archaeological and cultural discoveries are included throughout, making the Bible come alive like never before. Beautifully illustrated with over 200 colourful maps, timelines, charts, photographs, and illustrations, readers can use the helpful glossary to define technical terms, and extensive footnotes and an extensive bibliography to fuel further study. An engaging resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about the New Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or personal study.
006 Sodom And Salt in Their Ancient Near Eastern Cultural Context
Introduction to the article by Dr. David E. Graves, titled “Sodom And Salt in Their Ancient Near Eastern Cultural Context.” Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin 61 (2016): 18–36. In 1993, Flanagan, McCreery, and Yassine first coined the term 'Late Bronze Gap' to describe the 500-year period in which the Jordan Valley and Tall Nimrin went unoccupied between 1500 and 1000 B.C. Now, a potential explanation for this gap has been uncovered. Recent soil analysis of the region has revealed abnormally high levels of toxic salt and sulfate compounds in the destruction level above the Middle Bronze layer, making it impossible for settlers to repopulate the area. This discovery is consistent with the biblical narrative of Lot's wife being turned into a pillar of salt in Genesis 19:26. This is also in line with the ancient Near East custom of throwing salt on property that symbolized infertility and barrenness, and the practice of using salt to violate a covenant and its associated curse. Thus, the Late Bronze Gap can be explained by the catastrophic destruction of the Cities of the Plain, which affected the entire Jordan Valley and left it barren and infertile.
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005 Jesus speaks to Seven of His Churches
An introduction to the book Jesus speaks to Seven of His Churches: A Historical and Exegetical Commentary on the Messages to the Seven Churches in Revelation. Electronic Christian Media, May 2017,. Available on Amazon and links to purchase the book is available @ https://smyrnaean.blogspot.com/2020/08/jesus-speaks-to-seven-of-his-churches.html
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010 The Cultural Background of the Old Testament
This work is an absolute must-have for anyone looking to unlock the mysteries of the Old Testament! Uncover the secrets of Jerusalem's temple, explore the cultural context of each prophet, and gain insight into the composition, author, and outline of every book. With over 200 maps, timelines, charts, photographs, and illustrations, the Old Testament comes to life right before your eyes! Plus, a helpful glossary, hundreds of commentaries, an extensive bibliography, and so much more provide the perfect resource for any reader seeking further study. Make the Old Testament come alive with this essential companion.
002 The Archaeology of the Old Testament in Portuguese
Se você é leitor de Arqueologia Bíblica, ficará satisfeito em saber que recentemente alcancei um marco em minha carreira como escritor – meu livro, A Arqueologia do Antigo Testamento, foi traduzido para o português!
Esta é a primeira vez que um dos meus livros é traduzido para outro idioma, e isso foi possível graças a um estudante brasileiro, Luca R. Queiroz, e seu colega Douglas Alves de Sousa. Eles me contataram e perguntaram se eu estaria interessado em tal projeto, explicando que não havia atualmente livros em português sobre Arqueologia Bíblica. Depois de discutir o projeto mais detalhadamente, concordei e o processo de tradução começou.
A tradução foi um processo longo e árduo (3 anos), mas valeu a pena, pois o livro já está disponível em português para leitores do Brasil e de outros lugares. Estou animado para ver como esse novo público responde ao livro. Já se passaram 32 livros desde que comecei minha carreira de escritor e estou orgulhoso de ter alcançado esse novo marco.
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009 Digging up the Bible
Understanding Biblical Archaeology: Then and Now. Experienced archaeologist Dr. David E. Graves has assembled a helpful introduction and brief history of biblical archaeology written for undergraduate students to provide a foundation for the discoveries presented in the companion volumes of The Archaeology of the Old Testament and The Archaeology of the New Testament.