McRay, John.

Archaeology and the New Testament / John McRay. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, (c)2008. - 432 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

T.p. verso: "Paperback edition published in 2008."

PART 1: The architecture of New Testament times. City layouts and civic structures ; Religious and domestic structures PART 2: The building program of Herod the Great. Herodian Jerusalem ; Herodian construction outside Jerusalem PART 3: Archaeology and the life of Christ. Jesus' youth and ministry in Galilee ; Jesus' ministry and last days in Judea PART 4: Archaeology and the church. Cities in Eastern and Central Asia Minor ; Cities in Western Asia Minor ; Macedonian cities and Athens ; Corinth and Rome ; The discovery and contributions of ancient documents.

The reader tours sites associated with the ministry of Jesus, the journeys of Paul, and the seven churches of Revelation. Includes numerous diagrams, maps, charts, and more than 150 photographs illuminate the study. A glossary defines the technical terms, and extensive endnotes and a bibliographic guide.



0801036089 9780801036088


Bible.--New Testament--Antiquities.


Christian antiquities--Mediterranean Region.


Mediterranean Region--Antiquities.

BS2406.5.M373.A734 2008