Pre-exilic Israel, the Hebrew Bible, and archaeology
integrating text and artefact
Anthony J. Frendo
120 pages | ~3 hrs
Pre-exilic Israel, the Hebrew Bible, and archaeology
integrating text and artefact
By Anthony J. Frendo
This scholarly exploration invites readers to discover how ancient texts and archaeological findings can work together to illuminate our understanding of biblical history. Anthony J. Frendo presents a thoughtful approach to reconstructing the world of pre-exilic Israel, demonstrating that both written scripture and physical artifacts offer valuable insights when examined in partnership.
The author addresses the challenges facing modern biblical scholarship, where competing interpretations often arise from different scholarly assumptions. Rather than accepting postmodern claims that true knowledge about the past remains forever beyond our reach, Frendo argues for a more balanced methodology that honors both textual and material evidence.
Through careful analysis of epistemological questions, this work shows how biblical narratives and archaeological discoveries can complement each other, even when dealing with texts that may be fictional rather than strictly historical. The author illustrates these principles through a detailed examination of the house of Rahab as described in Joshua, demonstrating how understanding the physical world that ancient authors had in mind enriches our comprehension of their writings.
For readers seeking to deepen their engagement with biblical texts and ancient history, this book offers a framework for approaching scripture with both scholarly rigor and openness to multiple forms of evidence. It provides tools for navigating the complex relationship between faith, history, and archaeological discovery in meaningful ways.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Antiquities
- ✓ Explore Altes Testament
- ✓ Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., o. t.
- ✓ Explore Palestine, antiquities
- ✓ Explore Evidences, authority
- ✓ Explore Biblische Archäologie
- ✓ Explore Bible, evidences, authority, etc.
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Details
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- T&T Clark International
- ISBN-13
- 9780567415639
- ISBN-10
- 0567415635
- Pages
- 120
- Language
- EN
