From Eden to Exile: Unraveling Mysteries of the Bible

From Eden to Exile: Unraveling Mysteries of the Bible
- Many interesting illustrations and Two or three maps of Holy Land.
In this provocative yet persuasive book, now in paperback, Eric H. Cline uses the tools of his trade to examine some of the most puzzling mysteries from the Hebrew Bible and, in the process, to narrate the history of ancient Israel. Combining academic with an accessible style that has made him a favorite with readers and students alike, he lays out each mystery, evaluates all available evidenceÂ—from established fact to arguable assumption to far-fetched leap of faithÂ—and proposes an explanation that reconciles Scripture, science, and history.

Numerous amateur archaeologists have sought some trace of Noahâ€™s Ark to meet only with failure. But, though no serious scholar would undertake such a literal search, many agree that the Flood was no myth but the cultural memory of a real, catastrophic inundation, retold and reshaped over countless generations. Likewise, some experts suggest that Joshuaâ€™s storied victory at Jericho is the distant echo of an earthquake instead of Israelâ€™s sacred trumpetsÂ—a fascinating, geologically plausible theory that remains unproven despite the best efforts of scientific research.

Cline places these and other Biblical stories in solid archaeological and historical context and reserves judgment on ideas that cannot yet be confirmed or denied. Along the way, our most informed understanding of ancient Israel comes alive with dramatic but accurate detail in this groundbreaking and entertaining book by one of the rising stars in the field.
Country USA
Brand National Geographic
Manufacturer National Geographic
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2008-06-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781426202087

Country	USA
Brand	National Geographic
Manufacturer	National Geographic
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
ReleaseDate	2008-06-17
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781426202087

From Eden to Exile: Unraveling Mysteries of the Bible

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