The Future of Biblical Archaeology: Reassessing Methodologies and Assumptions

The symposium was called in response to the growing skepticism toward biblical archaeology and the historical worth of the Bible’s narratives. The US and Canadian scholars who attended believe that the field is not yet dead, and that there is a future for integrating archaeological materials with the study of the Bible. The 19 essays cover the recent debate, approaches and applications, using texts, and hermeneutics and theology. They are not indexed. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)