ARCHAEOLOGY RESOURCES
FOR HIGH SCHOOL
A nonsectarian journal for the discussion of biblical archaeology. www.bib-arch.org/
Dr. Hasel—This is too long, but I thought it was important to keep the list of bonus lectures. They were in a numbered list and could be put back that way to make it easier to read.
How does a dig team work? What do archaeologists look for at a dig? What challenges do they face? In this DVD, some of the world's greatest scholars explain archaeology's contribution to the understanding and interpretation of events in the Near East. Survey the remains of a raging fire that destroyed Hazor thousands of years ago. Explore the ruins of a stone tower at Jezreel, from which Queen Jezebel may have been thrown and murdered. Learn how scientific archaeology developed, from the identification of tells and the shifts in stratigraphic methods to computer refinements and excavations done underwater and in laboratories. Meet the 19th-century pioneers of this field and examine the groundbreaking discoveries and theories that contribute to our understanding of the biblical past. And be there when Hazor volunteers uncover a magnificent prize find, right before your eyes!
Bonus: Includes six lectures on biblical studies and archaeology: Solomon in His Context—He’s for Real. Kenneth Kitchen, University of Liverpool. One of the world’s leading Egyptologists examines temples and palaces unearthed by archaeologists to place David and Solomon into historical context. Stratigraphy in Geography, History and . . . Archaeology. John Monson, Wheaton College. John Monson explains the role of geography in the lives of Levantine peoples—its affects on agriculture, trade, and war. Seafaring in Biblical Times. Shelley Wachsmann, Texas A&M University. An expert in maritime archaeology tells of ancient mariners and guides us through sea battles depicted in reliefs and other artifacts. Galilean Archaeology and the Historical Jesus Quest. Douglas Edwards, University of Puget Sound. Douglas Edwards draws on archaeological discoveries to understand the historical contexts of the young Jesus and his world. Locating the Herodian Temple: Old and New Theories in Light of Ancient Literary Evidence. James Tabor, University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Just where was the Jerusalem Temple? James Tabor examines a wide array of intriguing theories. The Relevance of Archaeology to Biblical Theology. Bernhard Anderson, Princeton Theological Seminary. This Biblical theologian stresses the interrelationship of theology and history, arguing that archaeology is essential to properly understand the historical context of the Bible. Biblical Archaeology Society, 2 DVD set, Approx. 90 minutes + 6 bonus lectures (210 minutes) Total: 300 minutes.
This eight-part lecture series by teacher and archaeologist William G. Dever, PhD. Topics include:
- An Orientation to Biblical Archaeology: History, Aims and Methods
- Patriarchs and Matriarchs: History or Fiction?
- Who Were the Early Israelites, and Where Did They Come From?
- The Rise of the Israelite State: the “United Monarchy”
- Religion and Cult: One God or Many?
- Everyday Life in Biblical Times
- Israel’s Neighbors in the Light of Recent Archaeological Research
- The Assyrian and Babylonian Destructions: The End or the Beginning?
Biblical Archaeology Review, set of 8 DVD's https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/media/video/how-archaeology-illuminates-the-bible-dvd/
By Christopher Catling
This accessible and comprehensive illustrated guide is ideal for anyone with a passion for the past. It is both a hands-on resource for the new enthusiast—student or volunteer—attending their first dig, and a superb professional reference book and practical manual for the many specialized and exciting fields of advanced archaeological practice, from forensics applied to burial sites to deciphering ancient languages. Hardcover, 256.