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David E Graves, Ph.D.
(Ph.D., University of Aberdeen, Scotland) Graves has been involved in teaching the Bible and archaeology for more than thirty-five years and is retired as an Assistant Professor with Liberty University, Rawlings School of Divinity. He has taught archaeology at Oxford University, England; provided tours of the Ashmolean and British Museums; traveled extensively in the Middle East; and been involved in Mount Ararat research. He has been a supervisor at the Shiloh excavations, Israel and excavated at Qumran, Israel (2017), Temple Mount Antiquities Salvage Operation, Jerusalem, Israel (2009), and Tall el-Hammam (Sodom?), Jordan (2005-2019); and a member of the Near East Archaeological Society (NEAS). Dr. Graves has contributed articles to the Harvest Handbook of Bible Lands: A Panoramic Survey of the History, Geography, and Culture of the Scriptures. His dissertation was “The Influence of Ancient Near Eastern Vassal Treaties on the Seven Prophetic Messages in Revelation with Special Reference to the Message to Smyrna.” Ph.D., University of Aberdeen, 2008. Published under The Seven Messages of Revelation and Vassal Treaties: Literary Genre, Structure, and Function. Gorgias Dissertations Biblical Studies 41. Piscataway, N.J.: Gorgias, 2009.
Supervisors: I. Howard Marshall, Aberdeen, Jamie A. Grant, HTC, and Alister I. Wilson. HTC
Address: Toronto, Canada
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Address: Toronto, Canada
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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.
This is an engaging resource intended for laypeople who want to better understand the Old Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or purely for personal study.
This is an engaging resource intended for laypeople who want to better understand the Old Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or purely for personal study.
Chapters include: Brief History of Biblical Archaeology, Understanding Dates in Archaeology, Characteristics of Archaeology, The Role of Archaeology in Biblical Studies, Limitations of Archaeology, Controversy in Biblical Archaeology, Archaeological Fallacies, and Excavation: How Its Done. This insightful book will:
· Illustrate archaeological finds with more than 50 pertinent color photographs, detailed map and carefully crafted charts
· Include a glossary defining technical archaeological terms
· Provide extensive footnotes and bibliography for future study
· Include a detailed subject index
This is an accessible introduction to biblical archaeology intended for laypeople who want to know more about the history of archaeology and how it is done, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups, or personal study.
· Illustrate archaeological finds with more than 175 pertinent color photographs, detailed maps and carefully crafted charts
· Include a glossary defining technical archaeological terms
· Provide extensive footnotes and bibliography for future study
· Include a detailed subject index
This invaluable resource provides an interesting and informative understanding of the cultural and historical background of the New Testament illustrated from archaeology. This is an accessible resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about archaeology and the New Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or personal study. ISBN: 978-1082202889
· Illustrate archaeological finds with more than 165 pertinent color photographs, detailed maps and carefully crafted charts
· Include a glossary defining technical archaeological terms
· Provide extensive footnotes and bibliography for future study
· Include a detailed subject index
This invaluable resource provides an interesting and informative understanding of the cultural and historical background of the Old Testament illustrated from archaeology. This is an accessible resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about archaeology and the Old Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or personal study.
This updated edition retains as much of the original material and structure as possible while updating the grammar and spelling as well as providing a new layout and headings to make it easier to read. Most of the illustrations, that include busts, coins, buildings and maps were replaced with over 115 original photographs.
As one of the world’s most trusted classicist William Smith’s History of Rome is sure to provide reliable background information for the study of the ancient history of Rome for scholars and students.
7X10 format, 277 Pages. Black and White paperback (ISBN: 978-1082202889). 2019. Available from Amazon.
This updated edition retains over 7,500 entries relating to the history, geography, theology, and literature of the Bible available as long ago as the 19th-century. Recent discoveries from archaeology have been referenced in the articles to reflect modern research.
As one of the world’s most trusted classic Bible dictionaries, this encyclopedic updated edition is sure to provide reliable background information for the study of the Bible for scholars and students.
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:
• More than 7500 Biblical Words and Definitions
• Updated to the Revised Version and English Standard Version
• Up-to-date scholarship & archaeological findings
• Guide to People, Places, Geography & Things
• New Bible Maps and Charts
SIR WILLIAM GEORGE SMITH (1813–1893) was an English lexicographer. He taught at University College School, London and wrote extensively on classical subjects. He was the editor of the Quarterly Review (1867–1893). He also wrote A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities (1842), The Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology (1849), A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography (1857), The Dictionary of Christian Antiquities (1875–1880), and The Dictionary of Christian Biography (1877–1887). The original work The Dictionary of the Bible was published in four volumes (1860–1865) in collaboration with Archdeacon Samuel Cheetham; and, jointly with Henry Wace. It was reedited and published in 1884 by Mary Abby Thaxter Peloubet and Francis Nathan Peloubet (1831–1920) under the title of The Universal Bible Dictionary: Based on Wm. Smith’s One Volume Work, (1912) with referenced to the Revised Version of the New Testament.
This is an engaging resource intended for laypeople who want to better understand the New Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or purely for personal study.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/172686491X
This book is a first of its kind: an innovative exegetical commentary on the messages (letters) to the Seven Churches in Revelation (Rev 2–3). It examines the Graeco-Roman local references from the first century, in the tradition of William Ramsay and Colin Hemer, but also considers the Hebraic-Semitic covenant lawsuit influences and deals with the material set out in Graves’ PhD dissertation “The Influence of Ancient Near Eastern Vassal Treaties on the Seven Prophetic Messages in Revelation with Special Reference to the Message to Smyrna” at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland (2008).
All of the seven cities are considered under a chapter on the historical setting of the city and a theological commentary of the text (illustrated with 175 photographs). It is the first commentary of the seven messages arranged after the ancient Near Eastern vassal treaty structure of preamble, historical prologue, stipulations, blessing and cursing, witness, and deposit/public reading. A scholarly/academic commentary, yet accessible for students, pastors, scholars, teachers, seminarians, and interested laypeople.
SCHOLARLY PRAISE
“Dr. Graves seeks to shed light on the problem of the structure of thought in Revelation by placing the work as a whole and the messages to the seven churches in particular firmly in the context of the ancient near eastern vassal treaties that have also influenced the shape of covenantal theology in the Old Testament. This carefully researched thesis brings a new contribution to the interpretation of the apocalypse and deserves close examination.”
— I. Howard Marshall, Emeritus Professor of New Testament Exegesis, University of Aberdeen.
The Bible describes the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19 in terms of fire and brimstone falling from heaven. But what actually happened to these cities? Where are they today? Did they survive the cataclysmic destruction? Two archaeological sites have recently been identified as Sodom, but which is the best candidate for the location of Sodom: Tall el-Hammâm, at the northern end of the Dead Sea in the Jordan Valley, or Bâb edh-Dhrâ, at the southern end of the Dead Sea in the Ghor? Trying to navigate the maze of arguments can be a daunting task.
Graves provides a useful tool for readers in their quest for the location of this illusive biblical city. This work provides sixty-two helpful facts grouped together in methodological, hermeneutical, geographical, chronological, archaeological, cataclysmal, and geological chapters, which set the stage for further research and consideration. This work includes the material from the Key Facts for the Location of Sodom Student Edition: Navigating the Maze of Arguments and additional information, including a chapter of the material presented in an article titled “My Journey to Locate the Genesis Pentapolis North of the Dead Sea," additional primary source quotations, and testimonial quotes for both sites.
The advantage of such a book is that it provides a collective source of material for readers that would otherwise take a long time to assemble or otherwise be inaccessible. Numerous detailed maps, charts, tables, and photographs are included which will help facilitate understanding of the unfamiliar terrain of the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley. A glossary defines technical terms, and extensive footnotes, a bibliography, and reference to a large index of subjects and authors provides an invaluable resource to readers for future study.
7X10 format, 245 Pages. Available at CreateSpace eStore, Amazon, Barnes and Nobles.
This updated and revised edition of Stalker’s classic work, first published in 1884, has left the majority of the original material intact. The language and format was updated for modern readers, and the English Standard Version (ESV) has been used for a modern translation of scripture. Maps and timelines have been added to provide the most recent scholarly research. An updated bibliography and index of subjects is also provided to assist the user in accessing the material. Includes a new “Chronology of Paul's Life” by Graves in Appendix A.
“Mr. Stalker gives a masterly miniature and thousands will see more of Paul in it than in the life-sized portraits.” — Charles H. Spurgeon, “Prince of Preachers.”
“It is the best brief life of Paul of which I know.” — Wilbert W. White, D.D.
“It is remarkable for its originality of method, clearness of style, comprehensiveness of view and suggestiveness of matter.” — William M. Taylor, D.D.
"Should be in the hands of every student of Paul; it is brief, clear, and concise; it traces the growth of Paul’s gospel, and reveals the mind and heart of the great Apostle to the Gentiles.” — Arthur G. Leacock.
“Dr. Stalker writes clearly because he sees clearly. . . . His book is a miracle of condensation, a miniature masterpiece.” — George Jackson, PhD.
6X9 format, 135 Pages. Available from CreateSpace eStore, Amazon, and others.
Through the years there have been many biographies of Christ published but none has endured in popularity and demand as this work. It was first published in 1884, and translated into many foreign languages, but now for the first-time it is updated and revised, leaving the majority of the original material intact. It is easy to see why this work has seen continued success. The details of Christ’s life are presented in a vibrant and cohesive style that brings alive the life of Christ. Stalker, a noted Scottish theologian, has carefully crafted a doctrinally sound and accurate masterpiece on the life of Jesus Christ that will long outlast the modern attempts at portraying his life.
The language and format were updated for modern readers, and the English Standard Version (ESV) has been used for a modern translation of scripture. Maps and timelines have been added to provide the most recent scholarly research. An updated bibliography and index of subjects is also provided to assist the user in accessing the material.
The chapter includes: The Birth, Infancy, and Youth of Jesus; The Nation and the Time; The Final Stages of His Preparation; The Year of Obscurity; The Year of Public Favor; The Year of Opposition; The End; and Hints for Teachers and Questions for Pupils, conclude this work.
A suitable resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about Jesus Christ, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, homeschooling (grade 8 and up), church groups or personal study.
“Mr. Stalker gives a masterly miniature and thousands will see more of Jesus in it than in the life-sized portraits.” — Charles H. Spurgeon, “Prince of Preachers.”
“It is remarkable for its originality of method, clearness of style, comprehensiveness of view, and suggestiveness of matter.”— William M. Taylor, D.D.
6X9 format, 147 Pages. Available from CreateSpace eStore, Amazon, and others.
Through the years there have been many Commentaries on the Book of Acts published, but few have endured in popularity and readability as this work. Gaebelein, a noted Methodist pastor, has carefully crafted a doctrinally sound and reliable commentary on the book of Acts, that will provide invaluable insight into the life and work of Peter, and Paul. It was first published in 1912, and translated into many foreign languages, but has now been updated and revised, leaving the majority of the original material intact. It is easy to see why this work has seen continued success.
Photocopies of this work have been published in the past, but this work has included a completely new typeface and page layout that makes it easier to read. The language and format was updated for modern readers, and the English Standard Version (ESV) has been used for a modern translation of scripture. Maps, timelines, and many photographs have been added to provide the most recent scholarly research. An updated bibliography and index of subjects is also provided to assist the user in accessing the material.
7X10 format, 285 Pages. Available soon from CreateSpace estore, Amazon and others.
As one of the world’s most trusted classic Bible dictionaries, this encyclopedic updated edition is sure to provide reliable background information for the study of the Bible for scholars and students.
8.5 X 11 format, 612 pages. Available from Amazon, Createspace eStore, and others. http://smyrnaean.blogspot.ca/2014/03/books-by-david-e-graves.html
Experienced archaeologist David Graves has assembled a helpful collection of discoveries that will take you on a journey to:
• Confirm the historicity of the biblical events and people of the past
• Explore the full range of new archaeological discoveries, from pottery, inscriptions, seals, ossuaries,
• through to coins, manuscripts, and other artifacts
• Present a short history of archaeology, outlining its characteristics and role in Christian apologetics
• Lay out the limitations of archaeology and its methodological fallacies
• Explain the meticulous method of excavation
• Explore the significance of manuscripts for the transmission of the Bible
• Navigate the maze of arguments between the minimalists and maximalists controversy
This insightful book will:
• Illustrate archaeological finds with more than 140 pertinent photographs
• Provide numerous detailed maps, carefully crafted charts and tables of previous discoveries
• Include helpful breakout panes, dealing with “Quotes from Antiquity,” and “Moments in History”
• Include a glossary defining technical archaeological terms
• Provide extensive footnotes and bibliography for future study
This invaluable resource provides an interesting and informative understanding of the cultural and historical background of the Bible illustrated from archaeology. This is an accessible resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about archaeology and the Bible, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or personal study.
https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Archaeology-Introductin-Discoveries-Reliability/dp/1985349086
Numerous detailed maps, charts, tables, and photographs are included illustrating the Old Testament context. Helpful breakout panes, dealing with "Quotes from Antiquity," "Moments in History," and "Facts from Archaeology," provide an interesting and informative understanding of the cultural and historical background of the Bible. A glossary defines technical terms, and extensive footnotes and the hundreds of books listed in the "For Further Study" breakout panes and bibliography, index of subjects and authors, provide an invaluable resource to readers for future study.
An engaging resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about the Old Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or personal study.
http://www.amazon.com/Key-Themes-Old-Testament-Theological/dp/1478122692 or https://www.createspace.com/3918367.
Numerous detailed maps, charts, tables, and photographs are included illustrating the New Testament context. Helpful breakout panes, dealing with "Quotes from Antiquity," "Moments in History," and "Facts from Archaeology," provide an interesting and informative understanding of the cultural and historical background of the Bible. A glossary defines technical terms, and extensive footnotes and the hundreds of books listed in the "For Further Study" breakout panes and bibliography provide an invaluable resource to readers for future 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.
http://www.amazon.com/Key-Themes-New-Testament-Theological/dp/1490922741 or https://www.createspace.com/4350903.
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.
This is an engaging resource intended for laypeople who want to better understand the Old Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or purely for personal study.
This is an engaging resource intended for laypeople who want to better understand the Old Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or purely for personal study.
Chapters include: Brief History of Biblical Archaeology, Understanding Dates in Archaeology, Characteristics of Archaeology, The Role of Archaeology in Biblical Studies, Limitations of Archaeology, Controversy in Biblical Archaeology, Archaeological Fallacies, and Excavation: How Its Done. This insightful book will:
· Illustrate archaeological finds with more than 50 pertinent color photographs, detailed map and carefully crafted charts
· Include a glossary defining technical archaeological terms
· Provide extensive footnotes and bibliography for future study
· Include a detailed subject index
This is an accessible introduction to biblical archaeology intended for laypeople who want to know more about the history of archaeology and how it is done, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups, or personal study.
· Illustrate archaeological finds with more than 175 pertinent color photographs, detailed maps and carefully crafted charts
· Include a glossary defining technical archaeological terms
· Provide extensive footnotes and bibliography for future study
· Include a detailed subject index
This invaluable resource provides an interesting and informative understanding of the cultural and historical background of the New Testament illustrated from archaeology. This is an accessible resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about archaeology and the New Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or personal study. ISBN: 978-1082202889
· Illustrate archaeological finds with more than 165 pertinent color photographs, detailed maps and carefully crafted charts
· Include a glossary defining technical archaeological terms
· Provide extensive footnotes and bibliography for future study
· Include a detailed subject index
This invaluable resource provides an interesting and informative understanding of the cultural and historical background of the Old Testament illustrated from archaeology. This is an accessible resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about archaeology and the Old Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or personal study.
This updated edition retains as much of the original material and structure as possible while updating the grammar and spelling as well as providing a new layout and headings to make it easier to read. Most of the illustrations, that include busts, coins, buildings and maps were replaced with over 115 original photographs.
As one of the world’s most trusted classicist William Smith’s History of Rome is sure to provide reliable background information for the study of the ancient history of Rome for scholars and students.
7X10 format, 277 Pages. Black and White paperback (ISBN: 978-1082202889). 2019. Available from Amazon.
This updated edition retains over 7,500 entries relating to the history, geography, theology, and literature of the Bible available as long ago as the 19th-century. Recent discoveries from archaeology have been referenced in the articles to reflect modern research.
As one of the world’s most trusted classic Bible dictionaries, this encyclopedic updated edition is sure to provide reliable background information for the study of the Bible for scholars and students.
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:
• More than 7500 Biblical Words and Definitions
• Updated to the Revised Version and English Standard Version
• Up-to-date scholarship & archaeological findings
• Guide to People, Places, Geography & Things
• New Bible Maps and Charts
SIR WILLIAM GEORGE SMITH (1813–1893) was an English lexicographer. He taught at University College School, London and wrote extensively on classical subjects. He was the editor of the Quarterly Review (1867–1893). He also wrote A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities (1842), The Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology (1849), A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography (1857), The Dictionary of Christian Antiquities (1875–1880), and The Dictionary of Christian Biography (1877–1887). The original work The Dictionary of the Bible was published in four volumes (1860–1865) in collaboration with Archdeacon Samuel Cheetham; and, jointly with Henry Wace. It was reedited and published in 1884 by Mary Abby Thaxter Peloubet and Francis Nathan Peloubet (1831–1920) under the title of The Universal Bible Dictionary: Based on Wm. Smith’s One Volume Work, (1912) with referenced to the Revised Version of the New Testament.
This is an engaging resource intended for laypeople who want to better understand the New Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or purely for personal study.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/172686491X
This book is a first of its kind: an innovative exegetical commentary on the messages (letters) to the Seven Churches in Revelation (Rev 2–3). It examines the Graeco-Roman local references from the first century, in the tradition of William Ramsay and Colin Hemer, but also considers the Hebraic-Semitic covenant lawsuit influences and deals with the material set out in Graves’ PhD dissertation “The Influence of Ancient Near Eastern Vassal Treaties on the Seven Prophetic Messages in Revelation with Special Reference to the Message to Smyrna” at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland (2008).
All of the seven cities are considered under a chapter on the historical setting of the city and a theological commentary of the text (illustrated with 175 photographs). It is the first commentary of the seven messages arranged after the ancient Near Eastern vassal treaty structure of preamble, historical prologue, stipulations, blessing and cursing, witness, and deposit/public reading. A scholarly/academic commentary, yet accessible for students, pastors, scholars, teachers, seminarians, and interested laypeople.
SCHOLARLY PRAISE
“Dr. Graves seeks to shed light on the problem of the structure of thought in Revelation by placing the work as a whole and the messages to the seven churches in particular firmly in the context of the ancient near eastern vassal treaties that have also influenced the shape of covenantal theology in the Old Testament. This carefully researched thesis brings a new contribution to the interpretation of the apocalypse and deserves close examination.”
— I. Howard Marshall, Emeritus Professor of New Testament Exegesis, University of Aberdeen.
The Bible describes the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19 in terms of fire and brimstone falling from heaven. But what actually happened to these cities? Where are they today? Did they survive the cataclysmic destruction? Two archaeological sites have recently been identified as Sodom, but which is the best candidate for the location of Sodom: Tall el-Hammâm, at the northern end of the Dead Sea in the Jordan Valley, or Bâb edh-Dhrâ, at the southern end of the Dead Sea in the Ghor? Trying to navigate the maze of arguments can be a daunting task.
Graves provides a useful tool for readers in their quest for the location of this illusive biblical city. This work provides sixty-two helpful facts grouped together in methodological, hermeneutical, geographical, chronological, archaeological, cataclysmal, and geological chapters, which set the stage for further research and consideration. This work includes the material from the Key Facts for the Location of Sodom Student Edition: Navigating the Maze of Arguments and additional information, including a chapter of the material presented in an article titled “My Journey to Locate the Genesis Pentapolis North of the Dead Sea," additional primary source quotations, and testimonial quotes for both sites.
The advantage of such a book is that it provides a collective source of material for readers that would otherwise take a long time to assemble or otherwise be inaccessible. Numerous detailed maps, charts, tables, and photographs are included which will help facilitate understanding of the unfamiliar terrain of the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley. A glossary defines technical terms, and extensive footnotes, a bibliography, and reference to a large index of subjects and authors provides an invaluable resource to readers for future study.
7X10 format, 245 Pages. Available at CreateSpace eStore, Amazon, Barnes and Nobles.
This updated and revised edition of Stalker’s classic work, first published in 1884, has left the majority of the original material intact. The language and format was updated for modern readers, and the English Standard Version (ESV) has been used for a modern translation of scripture. Maps and timelines have been added to provide the most recent scholarly research. An updated bibliography and index of subjects is also provided to assist the user in accessing the material. Includes a new “Chronology of Paul's Life” by Graves in Appendix A.
“Mr. Stalker gives a masterly miniature and thousands will see more of Paul in it than in the life-sized portraits.” — Charles H. Spurgeon, “Prince of Preachers.”
“It is the best brief life of Paul of which I know.” — Wilbert W. White, D.D.
“It is remarkable for its originality of method, clearness of style, comprehensiveness of view and suggestiveness of matter.” — William M. Taylor, D.D.
"Should be in the hands of every student of Paul; it is brief, clear, and concise; it traces the growth of Paul’s gospel, and reveals the mind and heart of the great Apostle to the Gentiles.” — Arthur G. Leacock.
“Dr. Stalker writes clearly because he sees clearly. . . . His book is a miracle of condensation, a miniature masterpiece.” — George Jackson, PhD.
6X9 format, 135 Pages. Available from CreateSpace eStore, Amazon, and others.
Through the years there have been many biographies of Christ published but none has endured in popularity and demand as this work. It was first published in 1884, and translated into many foreign languages, but now for the first-time it is updated and revised, leaving the majority of the original material intact. It is easy to see why this work has seen continued success. The details of Christ’s life are presented in a vibrant and cohesive style that brings alive the life of Christ. Stalker, a noted Scottish theologian, has carefully crafted a doctrinally sound and accurate masterpiece on the life of Jesus Christ that will long outlast the modern attempts at portraying his life.
The language and format were updated for modern readers, and the English Standard Version (ESV) has been used for a modern translation of scripture. Maps and timelines have been added to provide the most recent scholarly research. An updated bibliography and index of subjects is also provided to assist the user in accessing the material.
The chapter includes: The Birth, Infancy, and Youth of Jesus; The Nation and the Time; The Final Stages of His Preparation; The Year of Obscurity; The Year of Public Favor; The Year of Opposition; The End; and Hints for Teachers and Questions for Pupils, conclude this work.
A suitable resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about Jesus Christ, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, homeschooling (grade 8 and up), church groups or personal study.
“Mr. Stalker gives a masterly miniature and thousands will see more of Jesus in it than in the life-sized portraits.” — Charles H. Spurgeon, “Prince of Preachers.”
“It is remarkable for its originality of method, clearness of style, comprehensiveness of view, and suggestiveness of matter.”— William M. Taylor, D.D.
6X9 format, 147 Pages. Available from CreateSpace eStore, Amazon, and others.
Through the years there have been many Commentaries on the Book of Acts published, but few have endured in popularity and readability as this work. Gaebelein, a noted Methodist pastor, has carefully crafted a doctrinally sound and reliable commentary on the book of Acts, that will provide invaluable insight into the life and work of Peter, and Paul. It was first published in 1912, and translated into many foreign languages, but has now been updated and revised, leaving the majority of the original material intact. It is easy to see why this work has seen continued success.
Photocopies of this work have been published in the past, but this work has included a completely new typeface and page layout that makes it easier to read. The language and format was updated for modern readers, and the English Standard Version (ESV) has been used for a modern translation of scripture. Maps, timelines, and many photographs have been added to provide the most recent scholarly research. An updated bibliography and index of subjects is also provided to assist the user in accessing the material.
7X10 format, 285 Pages. Available soon from CreateSpace estore, Amazon and others.
As one of the world’s most trusted classic Bible dictionaries, this encyclopedic updated edition is sure to provide reliable background information for the study of the Bible for scholars and students.
8.5 X 11 format, 612 pages. Available from Amazon, Createspace eStore, and others. http://smyrnaean.blogspot.ca/2014/03/books-by-david-e-graves.html
Experienced archaeologist David Graves has assembled a helpful collection of discoveries that will take you on a journey to:
• Confirm the historicity of the biblical events and people of the past
• Explore the full range of new archaeological discoveries, from pottery, inscriptions, seals, ossuaries,
• through to coins, manuscripts, and other artifacts
• Present a short history of archaeology, outlining its characteristics and role in Christian apologetics
• Lay out the limitations of archaeology and its methodological fallacies
• Explain the meticulous method of excavation
• Explore the significance of manuscripts for the transmission of the Bible
• Navigate the maze of arguments between the minimalists and maximalists controversy
This insightful book will:
• Illustrate archaeological finds with more than 140 pertinent photographs
• Provide numerous detailed maps, carefully crafted charts and tables of previous discoveries
• Include helpful breakout panes, dealing with “Quotes from Antiquity,” and “Moments in History”
• Include a glossary defining technical archaeological terms
• Provide extensive footnotes and bibliography for future study
This invaluable resource provides an interesting and informative understanding of the cultural and historical background of the Bible illustrated from archaeology. This is an accessible resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about archaeology and the Bible, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or personal study.
https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Archaeology-Introductin-Discoveries-Reliability/dp/1985349086
Numerous detailed maps, charts, tables, and photographs are included illustrating the Old Testament context. Helpful breakout panes, dealing with "Quotes from Antiquity," "Moments in History," and "Facts from Archaeology," provide an interesting and informative understanding of the cultural and historical background of the Bible. A glossary defines technical terms, and extensive footnotes and the hundreds of books listed in the "For Further Study" breakout panes and bibliography, index of subjects and authors, provide an invaluable resource to readers for future study.
An engaging resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about the Old Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or personal study.
http://www.amazon.com/Key-Themes-Old-Testament-Theological/dp/1478122692 or https://www.createspace.com/3918367.
Numerous detailed maps, charts, tables, and photographs are included illustrating the New Testament context. Helpful breakout panes, dealing with "Quotes from Antiquity," "Moments in History," and "Facts from Archaeology," provide an interesting and informative understanding of the cultural and historical background of the Bible. A glossary defines technical terms, and extensive footnotes and the hundreds of books listed in the "For Further Study" breakout panes and bibliography provide an invaluable resource to readers for future 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.
http://www.amazon.com/Key-Themes-New-Testament-Theological/dp/1490922741 or https://www.createspace.com/4350903.
In addition, the present soil analysis and the mysterious Late Bronze gap in the Jordan Valley also seem to converge in supporting this infertility hypothesis. The ANE readers of the account would have clearly understood the association of Lot’s wife being turned into a pillar of salt with the ANE covenant curse (Deut 28:15–68). In Van Rooy’s study of infertility in the ANE he concludes that it:
demonstrates to what extent the subject of fertility as blessing and infertility as curse lived in the hearts and minds of the people of the Ancient Near East. Without this much of the myth and ritual of the Ancient Near East cannot be understood precisely because it was directed to fertility, while in Israel petition and sacrifice often had the same aim (1985: 232).
In this context salt, was the perpetual reminder of infertility and the violation of the covenant and the archaeological evidence also appears to converge and bear witness to this fact.