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Great book for kids and adults!, December 3, 2010
This review is from: Daily Life in Bible Times: What Archaeology Tells Us (Paperback)
This book is about archaeology and how people lived during the time of the Bible. I found the book interesting as an adult, and my eight year old nephew "rilly likes it". It has great illustrations that exhibit what life would have been like, and shows how much we have in common with people from 2000 years ago. Very educational and would highly recommend it. FYI, there's also activity ideas for parents and teachers on the book's website at [...] Enjoy!
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Stories for Children Magazine 5 Star Review, March 3, 2009
This review is from: Daily Life in Bible Times: What Archaeology Tells Us (Paperback)
Those of us who like to study the scriptures, whether in private, Sunday school, regular school, or home school, have probably heard that the work of archaeologists in the Mediterranean world and the Near East has added a great deal to our understanding of what life was like in Bible times. "Archaeology," from the Greek word meaning "old," is the scientific study of the life and culture of ancient peoples, as by excavation of ancient cities, relics, etc. Of course, there are scholarly archaeological journals and volumes, many of which are written in language that only those with degrees in archaeology can understand. And then there is Daily Life in Bible Times, in which Dr. Pamela Graber seeks to explain archaeology and what has been done by archaeologists in Israel and surrounding lands so that children can understand it.
With eye-catching photographs and attractive, helpful illustrations by Valerie Woelfel, Dr. Graber shows what archaeologists have found about how the common people lived and what they did. She goes from the Nomadic Period, through the Time of the Patriarchs, the Time of the Exodus, the Period of the Judges, the Time of the First Temple, and the Time of the Second Temple, through the Roman Period, with emphasis on building houses, establishing villages, preparing food, city life, and other everyday activities. There is a great deal of valuable historical information contained in the book. While aimed at ages 7-9, it would be fascinating reading for anyone who is interested in the subject. Val Woelfel tells me, "We've been selling almost as many copies for adults as we have for children." This one is a real keeper! It just goes to show that a really good non-fiction book can be just as enjoyable as a fiction story.
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The Real Thing from Real Archaeologists, September 6, 2007
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In simple and straightforward language, illustrated with lively drawings and vivid color photographs, Dr. Gaber and Ms. Woelfel have provided an excellent portrait of everyday reality of life in the biblical world. Along the way, they also give a picture of how we know what we know about the Bible and its people. As the author of many books for children and especially books about the Bible and the Torah, I can honestly say that this is a great book for children and adults to share. Even better, no matter what level you are on, you will surely learn something new. Kudos to the authors!
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