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Archaeology still has many things to reveal about the life and world of Jesus of Nazareth. To touch a two-thousand-year-old pot held by a Jew who lived in a small village frequented by Jesus can bring us closer to understanding those who were touched by Jesus.

Jesus and Archaeology contains the revised and edited lectures that leading archaeologists and biblical scholars presented at a gathering in Jerusalem to celebrate the new millennium. Many contributors came directly from their excavations in places like Bethsaida, Capernaum, Nazareth, and Jerusalem to share their discoveries and insights, focusing on the question In what ways do new archaeological discoveries clarify the world, life, and thought of Jesus from Nazareth? Readers of Jesus and Archaeology will gain many new insights into the life and times of this fascinating Galilean J ew.

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"Paul N. Anderson
Rami Arav
Dan Bahat
Richard A. Batey
Avraham Biran
Brian J. Capper
James H. Charlesworth
Bruce Chilton
James D. G. Dunn
J. K. Elliott
Esther Eshel
Craig A. Evans
Sean Freyne
Yizhar Hirschfeld
William Klassen
John S. Kloppenborg
Achim Lichtenberger
Frédéric Manns
John Painter
Michele Piccirillo, O.F.M.
Bargil Pixner, O.S.B.
Emile Puech
John Reumann
Peter Richardson
Henry W. M. Rietz
Daniel R. Schwartz
Benedict Thomas Viviano, O.P.
Urban C. von Wahlde
John W. Welch
Jürgen Zangenberg
Joseph E. Zias"

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Expository Times
"Comprehensive in scope, yet retains a depth of analysis and allows ready access to a host of highly significant issues."

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"Recommended."

The Bible Today
"A very interesting and informative collection that provides an excellent overview of the state of the question to date on archaeology's contribution to our knowledge of Jesus and first-century Judaism."

Christianity Today
"Careful, scholarly work. . . Those with some background will find it a gold mine of cultural information that will mentor them in reading the Gospels contextually."

Review of Biblical Literature
"Recommended reading for New Testament scholars interested in the ways in which archaeology is brought to bear on Jesus research."

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Archaeology still has many things to reveal about the life and world of Jesus of Nazareth. To touch a two-thousand-year-old pot held by a Jew who lived in a small village frequented by Jesus can bring us closer to understanding those who were touched by Jesus.

"Jesus and Archaeology" contains the revised and edited lectures that leading archaeologists and biblical scholars presented at a gathering in Jerusalem to celebrate the new millennium. Many contributors came directly from their excavations in places like Bethsaida, Capernaum, Nazareth, and Jerusalem to share their discoveries and insights, focusing on the question "In what ways do new archaeological discoveries clarify the world, life, and thought of Jesus from Nazareth?" Readers of "Jesus and Archaeology" will gain many new insights into the life and times of this fascinating Galilean Jew.

Contributors: Paul N. Anderson
Rami Arav
Dan Bahat
Richard A. Batey
Avraham Biran
Brian J. Capper
James H. Charlesworth
Bruce Chilton
James D. G. Dunn
J. K. Elliott
Esther Eshel
Craig A. Evans
Sean Freyne
Yizhar Hirschfeld
William Klassen
John S. Kloppenborg
Achim Lichtenberger
Frederic Manns
John Painter
Michele Piccirillo, O.F.M.
Bargil Pixner, O.S.B.
Emile Puech
John Reumann
Peter Richardson
Henry W. M. Rietz
Daniel R. Schwartz
Benedict Thomas Viviano, O.P.
Urban C. von Wahlde
John W. Welch
Jurgen Zangenberg
Joseph E. Zias

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.; Illustrated edition (July 28, 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 766 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 080284880X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0802848802
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.32 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 1.55 x 9.21 inches

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Having been raised in Colombia, Ecuador, and Dominican Republic, where my father worked in cultural affairs, I've always welcomed alternative ways to look at things. When reflecting on the Gospel of John's theological tensions, I've wondered how they came to be the way they are presented. When thinking about historical Jesus studies, I've questioned why they have programmatically omitted the one Gospel that claims direct contact with Jesus (John, that is). When looking at conflict in the world today, I've imagined what it would be like to take problem-solving seriously, in non-violent and discerning ways.
My writings reflect these types of interests, and I welcome input from all sides. All truth is liberating, and any discipline that furthers our inquiry into the truth can be serviceable in its being sought.
I have served in pastoral ministry among Friends and have taught at George Fox University since 1989 (other than teaching one year at Yale Divinity School, 1998-1999). My calling is to pursue the truth, and in that quest I am deeply indebted to fellow pilgrims along the way. Thank you for joining me in that quest!
Here are a few published essays: https://georgefox.academia.edu/PaulAnderson
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Fascinating

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There are no monuments to Jesus, very little that he did and said are preserved for archaeology to uncover. Nevertheless, modern archaeology is discovering an enormous amount of small details about first century Palestine. This book contains the papers from an international conference on the latest findings of New Testament archaeology, held more than a decade ago now, but still likely to be more up-to-date than most text books.

I found many fascinating gems here:

* An account of excavations at the village of Cana, giving a picture of Galilean villages, and including the discovery of stone pots of the type that Jesus used to turn water into wine.
* Excavations at the fishing town of Bethsaida.
* Excavations on Mount Zion and the possible existence of an Essene community in Jerusalem that Jesus was acquainted with.
* Another paper addresses the possible, existence of Essene community houses throughout Judea, and again, the possibility that Jesus was influenced by their activities.
* Most interesting to me was a paper examining the archaeological evidence for places described or mentioned in John's Gospel. John is often regarded as late and unhistorical, yet the evidence shows that the author of John had a good knowledge of Jerusalem and elsewhere at the time of Jesus, including locations that were destroyed or changed soon afterwards. This shows that there is a strong eyewitness element in John.

If you're interested in small pieces of background information about the life of Jesus, you should find this book as interesting as I did, but don't expect any amazing revelations that prove, or disprove, major facts about Jesus.

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Mostly opinions about archaeology by various scholars

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Rather than a book focusing on "Jesus and Archaeology," this volume is a collection of essays and articles by various authors who discuss more of their opinions and ideology about Jesus or how archaeology applies to Jesus instead of an in-depth analysis of the archaeology and ancient history connected to Jesus. It is unfortunately yet another publication detailing the opinions of certain skeptical academics about their view of the historical value of the Gospels and the NT writings about Jesus.

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Book in perfect conditions

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Book in perfect condition

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 11, 2016

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An excellent book and introduction to this entire area of study by someone who knows the field well!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 10, 2017

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Biblical Archaeology in Understanding the Life and Teachings of Jesus

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 23, 2007

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"As hard evidence from the past, "the very stones cry out" the reliability of the Biblical record. It is amusing to note that many of the last century's most trenchant critics of Jesus and the New Testament refused at first even to consider the result of archaeology, so counter to their opinions was its evidence!" --Dr. Paul Maier, professor of Ancient History @ WMU, MI

Jesus Research, Conference/Book:
An international team of thirty experts, archaeologists and biblical scholars, Jewish and Christian, joined the eminent Princeton director of the Dead Sea Scrolls project, in Jerusalem, to discuss the recent discoveries and revelations of archaeology about the life and ministry of Jesus, his world, and its historical setup and religious milieu. These and related questions in this volume that stems from the millenium conference on Jesus and Archaeology, in 2000 CE.

Jesus and Biblical Archaeology:
Biblical Archaeology is a powerful reconstruction tool in understanding the life and teachings of Jesus, son of Joseph as referred to in John's Gospel (Jn 1:45, and 6:42) Dr. Charlesworth preaches the relevance of asking related questions, to reply to a debated Christian one: "Why did the Jewish nation closely associated with Jesus of Nazareth claim within ten years of his crucifixion in 30 C.E. that he indeed was the promised Messiah?" In Prof. Charlesworth own words, "The study of Jesus begins with theological texts, the intra-canonical Gospels. These are clearly shaped by the desire to proclaim that Jesus from (of) Nazareth is the Christ (the Messiah) and that one should believe in him as the Savior." He selected few of 'stellar questions' are all about archaeological evidence, or geographical confirmations to biblical locations, activities, artifacts, etc. Those inquire about Nazareth, Cana, Bethsaida, Sepphoris, Jerusalem, the Temple, the synagogues, and data on Caiaphas, Pilate, Simon of Cyrene, and many others. He concludes that, "Obviously, we will always have more questions than answers.

A New Perspective:
After a concise introduction by A. Biran, 'Jesus Research and Archaeology' is given a new perspective by the eminent New Testament scholar. This is the core of the 'Jesus Research Symposium.' He clarifies the methodology of the 'Jesus Research' as primarily inquisitive. This is a monograph that reveals Charlesworth's expertise in depth and breadth, in addition to NT languages and literature, his unparalleled works on the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old and NT, the Qumran Scrolls and the Coptic Gnostic writings. Not only did he introduce systematically the new research, but he recounts in an engaging style the archaeological discoveries on the Essene gate, the Galilean boat, the Herodium, and Peters house, and sepphoris theater between many others. His photos proves him a talented photographer!

A compendium of scholarly papers:
The papers of the symposium, edited and reviewed into book chapters, notes were completed and glossary compiled. This took more than a year, with significant computer assistance. 'Archaeology and John's Gospel,' U. von Walde's lengthy study does challenge the readers to upgrade and integrate their understanding of the gospel which has been always the theological cornerstone of orthodox Christology. It would not be feasible to comment on more essays, but I would consider part II of this collective work the most significant for Jesus inquisitive readers. Prof. Emile Puech wrote a compelling essay on the core of Christian belief, Resurrection Faith, starting from early Jewish beliefs in the Qumranic texts. He gracefully proceeds from the Damascus Document, discovered earlier in the Cairo Genieza, through the Thanksgiving hymns to the Messianic Apocalypse on Resurrection.

Dr. James H. Charlesworth, is Princeton's Professor of New Testament Language and Literature. He has written and edited over 60 books on the New Testament, Dead Sea Scrolls, and other Jewish literature. Dr. Charlesworth specializes in the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old and New Testaments, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Josephus, Jesus Research, and the Gospel of John.

The Archeology of the New Testament: The Life of Jesus and the Beginning of the Early Church
Archaeology and the Galilean Jesus: A Re-examination of the Evidence

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