Mysteries Of The Bible: From The Location Of Eden To The Shroud Of Turin : A Collection Of Essays Published By The Biblical Archaeology Society [Paperback]

Molly Dewsnap Meinhardt (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2004

Written by an international team of experts on the Bible and Near Eastern archaeology, Mysteries of the Bible provides informed scholarly, yet readable introductions to topics that are of perpetual fascination. Maps illustrate the possible route of the Exodus, the location of Mt. Sinai, the journeys of the Ark of the covenant and more. This collection will both educate and entertain.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Biblical Archaeology Society (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880317737
• ISBN-13: 978-1880317730
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,980,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A hidden treasure which is itself a guide for finding hidden treasures, November 27, 2006

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This review is from: Mysteries Of The Bible: From The Location Of Eden To The Shroud Of Turin : A Collection Of Essays Published By The Biblical Archaeology Society (Paperback)

While it's no doubt true that the Bible's greatest treasure is the peace some can find through it, it's also true that it also talks about some pretty cool stuff.

So for those of you interested in finding where Eden was or ascertaining the current whereabouts of the Ark of the Covenant or the Holy Grail, this book is for you!

With short selections by such highly rated scholars as Israel Finkelstein and Hershel Shanks, this book helps provide information as to the current whereabouts of all the interesting artifacts mentioned in the Bible.

The only shortcoming with this book is that it only discusses artifacts from the Judeao Christian tradition. For example, a lock of Muhammed's hair is kept in Jerusalem but what of other key items from Muslem tradition and Buddha's finger is also kept in India but what other items from Buddhist tradition.

Far from the veneration of things, the retention of important relics provides a sense of continuity with the past and this book serves as sort a catalogue to the ultimate Judeao Christian museum.