80 Old Testament Characters of World History: Chronological, Historical and Archaeological Evidence

80 Old Testament Characters of World History: Chronological, Historical and Archaeological Evidence

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  • Author: Gerard Gertoux
  • Publisher: Lulu.com
  • ISBN: 1329932811
  • Category : History
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 363

Despite the fact that the name of many characters mentioned in the Old Testament, like David, King of Israel, have been recently confirmed by archaeology as well as their epoch and the events in which they were involved, most archaeologists continue to deny the historicity of the Bible they view as pious fiction or a mythical account. They argue that the major events in the Bible such as the victory of Abraham against Chedorlaomer, an unknown king of Elam around 2000 BCE, the victory of Moses against an unknown Pharaoh around 1500 BCE or the victory of Esther, an unknown Persian Queen, against an unknown vizier of Xerxes, never existed because they left absolutely no evidence. They also explain that according to what we know today, these events could not have occurred. These logical arguments are impressive but a precise chronological analysis based on absolute dates, coupled with a rigorous historical investigation, shows that all those major events really took place at the dates and places indicated.


The Lost Testament

The Lost Testament

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  • Author: David M. Rohl
  • Publisher: Vintage
  • ISBN: 9780712669931
  • Category : Archaelogy
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 513

The stories of the Old Testament retold from a modern, historical perspective. As the leading figure in the New Archaeology, David Rohl has been at the forefront of the movement to discover the archaeological evidence for events described in the Old Testament that we have come to think of as myths. From the rise of Neolithic civilization in a region now a part of Iran and which inspired the Garden of Eden story, Rohl traces the historical route of the stories of Noah, Abraham and the sojourn in Egypt, to the fall of Jericho. He looks at the dual kingdoms of the Promised Land and lastly, the exile in Babylon which is where the stories of the Old Testament were collected into something very like their present form.


A Test of Time

A Test of Time

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  • Author: David M. Rohl
  • Publisher: Random House
  • ISBN: 0099416565
  • Category : Bible
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 642

By employing the same basic methodologies used to establish the currently accepted chronology, it has been possible for a group of young archaeologists, including David Rohl, to create a New Chronology which resolves many of the problems permeating ancient world studies. In particular, one model has been developed which has major implications for Old Testament research. Through the revision of the master chronology of ancient Egypt they have unlocked the key to biblical history - the epic events of the Bible really did happen as recorded in the Books of Genesis, Exodus, Judges, Samuel, Kings and Chronicles - the problem was that we had previously been looking for them in completely the wrong place in time.Many of the conundrums of the past are explained, and legendary figures such as Joseph, Moses, David and Solomon find their true political setting. Exodus and Conquest will be restored to history and the magic of legend will begin to make its great comeback


From Eden to Exile

From Eden to Exile

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  • Author: David Rohl
  • Publisher: Random House
  • ISBN: 0099415666
  • Category : Bible
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 530

This is Old Testament history from a 21st century historian's perspective. A story of real people and real events told in its proper historical setting. The earliest part of the Bible is recognized as the foundation-stone of three great religions -- Judaism, Christianity and Islam -- yet over the last century, archaeologists and historians have signally failed to find any evidence to confirm the events described in the 'book of books' prior to the 9th century BC. As a consequence, many scholars took the view that the Old Testament was little more than a work of fiction. David Rohl builds on his 'New Chronology' theory -- which proposes that modern day researchers have constructed an artificially long chronology for the ancient world, creating a false timeline which has dislocated Old Testament events from their true chronological settings. From Eden to Exile" is the epic tale of the Israelites and their powerful god, Yahweh, established in a genuine historical context. An analysis of ancient contemporary documents, combined with the archaeological record, reveals extra-biblical information and stories about personalities such as Enoch, Noah, Nimrod, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Saul, David and Solomon. The Bible has at last been recovered from the ruins of the past -- throwing unforeseen and fascinating new light on the world's most treasured book.


Jesus and His World

Jesus and His World

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  • Author: Craig A. Evans
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9780281060979
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

A popular book by a world-renowned scholar, weighing up what the latest archaeological evidence can tell us about the historical Jesus and his world. Currently, there is a lot of interest in the historical Jesus, following the success of books such as The Jesus Family Tomb, Bart Ehrman's Misquoting Jesus, and, of course, The Da Vinci Code.


Who's who in the Old Testament

Who's who in the Old Testament

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  • Author: Joan Comay
  • Publisher: Psychology Press
  • ISBN: 9780415136358
  • Category : Bible
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 398

The Routledge Who's Who: The Old Testamentbrings vividly to life the thousands of characters in the Old Testament, and provides: • nearly 3000 extensive entries covering every character • detailed biographical information on each character, including exactly where to find them in the Bible • the complete historical, geographical and archaeological context of each entry • a comprehensive chronology of the times • a section on the Apocrypha - the collection of works that bridges the gap between the Old and New Testaments.


Secrets of the Times

Secrets of the Times

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  • Author: Jeremy Hughes
  • Publisher: A&C Black
  • ISBN: 1850751781
  • Category : Bible
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 335


A Test of Time: The Bible, from myth to history

A Test of Time: The Bible, from myth to history

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  • Author: David M. Rohl
  • Publisher: Vintage
  • ISBN: 9780712659130
  • Category : Bible
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 425

It has long been believed that the great historical events described in the Old Testament were mythological; the accepted chronology of the region does not tally with archaeological discoveries. Through a revision of the master chronology of the ancient world, David Rohl attempts to prove that the events of the Bible really did happen as recorded in the Books of Genesis, Exodus, Judges, Samuel, Kings and Chronicles.


Library Journal

Library Journal

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  • ISBN:
  • Category : Libraries
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 694


Library Journal

Library Journal

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  • Author: Melvil Dewey
  • Publisher:
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  • Category : Libraries
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 1734

Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.