Many Christians want to know more about how archaeology informs
and deepens our understanding of the Bible and specific texts.
It helps to know, for example, about Mars Hill, where Paul
defended the faith in Acts 17, about the topography of Galilee,
and about the setting for so many of the accounts recorded in
both the Old and New Testaments. At the same time, much of what
is presented as archaeology is openly hostile to the
truthfulness of the Bible, leaving many Christians wanting to
know more but unsure of where to turn. The Archaeological Study
Bible: An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture
[Zondervan] is the best resource for this need. Walter C.
Kaiser, Jr. of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Duane
Garrett of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary served as
editors for this project. One of the great strengths of this
project is the placement of such helpful material alongside the
biblical text. References to seals, monuments, places, and
cultural artifacts are described and ex