The Stones Cry Out: What Archaeology Reveals About the Truth of the Bible (Paperback)

by Randall Price (Author)
Key Phrases: legendary lives, theological fiction, ancient artifact, Temple Mount, Dead Sea, New Testament (more...)

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Product Description
This survey of archaeological discoveries in Bible lands includes testimonies and interviews from leading archaeologists and exciting pictures featuring the latest finds made in the lands of the Bible.

Product Details

• Paperback: 440 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565076400
• ISBN-13: 978-1565076402
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #322,764 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative introduction to biblical archeology, July 28, 2004

By	Albert Cerussi (Lake Forest, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Price's book is a wonderful basic level survey of archeology as it relates to the Bible. A fascinating read that you wont want to stop reading, this book is well worth the cost.

This book is also a builder of faith for the one who believes the authenticity of the bible and a good source of verifiable facts that skeptics should consider. There are a lot of references to the Bible in order to make sense of the archeology.

The book is written in a simple style, with ordered, digestable sections. The author conveys a good sense of the excitement of the discoveries that have been made over the years. Just as importantly, he explains the difficulties and tediousness of the field.

Topics include the Ark, King David, the dead sea scrolls, the temple, the exodus .. basically all of the major topics in the scripture are addressed here. There are also a lot of pictures/photographs that were helpful. The end of the book also contains a series of useful charts and tables that were very helpful; chronologies of Israel, outlines of archeological eras, lists of museums, you name it.

I also found that the author did not oversell the facts. That is, he used the evidence wisely and did not try to go beyond the facts to prove his theories. When he speculates it is clearly mentioned. He is academically honest.

48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good update on the state of biblical archaeology, June 21, 2000

By	W. S. Jones "bibliophile" (Noblesville, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This little tome is a good update to Joseph Free's 'Archaeology and Bible History'.

The author does a good job of presenting the finds with the liberal and conservative viewpoint. He is definitely conservative and believes in the inerrancy of Scripture, but is very wise to warn those of us in the field of apologetics not to make rash statements of how 'archaeology proves the Bible' or go too far in stating what the evidence we do have acutally proves.

I finished the book hoping that an update would soon appear, and wishing there was some way to increase funding for the worthwhile endeavor of archaeology. What an exciting job to have!

This book is technical but readable, accurate and realistic, and much too short. I highly recommend it.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little archaeological resource, March 10, 2002

By	The BPR Reference Guide (East Coast, USA) - See all my reviews

Archaeology is one of many tools used to help our understanding of the Bible. With this great little resource you will be given access into this realm with a minimum of discomfort and expense. Read about the Rosetta Stone, the Behistun Inscription, Beni-Hasan Mural, Patriarchs, Sodom & Gomorrah, the Exodus, Jericho, King David, the Temple, the Ark, Philistines, Hezekiah, Dead Sea Scrolls and discoveries concerning Jesus. This is an easy read that shouldn't alienate anyone who is looking to bring the world of the Bible up close and personal. -- Moza