Jesus and His World: The Archaeological Evidence

The study of biblical archeology has been the domain of experts and skeptics for a long time. Lay people have often avoided this fascinating study, assuming it’s all too complicated to comprehend. This fascinating work proves that you don’t have to be either a scientist or a doubter to truly understand the times and places that populate the New Testament. And you can conclude that the Bible’s people and places really existed. Evans, Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Acadia Divinity College, has taken an engrossing look at the cities, structures, cultural practices, and political and religious intrigues that surrounded Jesus and his world. Written for the nonexpert, he carefully lays out in simple terms the many archeological discoveries that enrich and confirm the New Testament documents, giving readers a reason to believe and a basis for confidence in the scriptural accounts. In a field crowded with critics, this brief work is a refreshing and readable alternative and will be warmly welcomed by many, scholars and students alike. (Mar.)