The Bible Comes Alive: A Pictorial Journey Through the Book of Books

by Clifford A. Wilson, Barbara Baddeley Wilson

For decades, a battle between science and Bible-believing Christians has raged. Prominent scientists have ridiculed Scripture. But now, through the spade and brush, the science of archaeology is causing an about-face, and through these discoveries the Bible becomes three-dimensional, living, in color! Dr. Clifford Wilson has for many years, carefully documenting and studying the thousands of archaeological discoveries of the Middle East that declare the Bible to be true. Among those Above-ground grain storage pits have been dated to King Solomon?s reign, a remarkable proof of the Bible?s revelation that Israel lived in peace during this time. In turbulent times, grain pits were hidden underground. The account in 2 Chronicles, detailing the invasion of Jerusalem by Pharaoh Shishak?s armies is corroborated in the discovery of Egyptian inscriptions boasting of the attack. Assyrian conquest inscription ? recording both conquests of rival kingdoms and horrible atrocities committed by the victors ? are identical to biblical accounts. Ezekiel?s prophecies concerning Tyre were fulfilled to the letter. The great prophet had declared that god would utterly destroy the city, and archaeological evidence point to this having been done by Alexander the Great ? over 240 years after the prophecy! These and many other thrilling discoveries will encourage and excite families, building their faith in a unique way. For the first time, photographs of these archeological sites and accompanying commentary have been compiled for the series. The Bible Comes Alive . A must for every home library. Paperback 160 pages 8-1/2 x 11 Over 200 Photographs

Genres: Reference, History

160 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1997

Reviews

[Michael O'Brien · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, a very interesting book.

A survey of the period from the time of Israel's King Solomon (ca 1050 BC) to Alexander's conquest of Tyre, 332 BC, it examines the archaeological findings in Israel, Syria, and Iraq and examines them against the Biblical accounts of history and historical figures mentioned within it.

Of particular interest are writings from such peoples as the Moabites, Assyrians, Egyptians, etc, on how they saw their counterparts in Israel and Judah from their points of view. In addition, there are also writings and records within archaeological sites supporting many of the Biblical historical accounts. In the days of "Biblical higher criticism" of late 19th and early 20th Centuries, some theological experts propounded the theory that many of these were more legendary than real, and written centuries later. However, these have been debunked by the archaeology of the region.

Although it is written from a Christian point of view, this is subtle, and is a book that those into archaeology and Biblical history can enjoy and find interesting, regardless of level of religiosity, in my opinion.

[Jason Schaitel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Volume one is very comprehensive and very informative. It lays a very good foundation for the book of Genesis and what the bible lands we like during the time of Abraham, as well as before and after the flood.