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Have you ever wondered where Sodom was located? The Bible describes
the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19 in terms of
fire and brimstone falling from heaven. But what actually happened
to these cities? Where are they today? Did they survive the
cataclysmic destruction? Two archaeological sites have recently
been identified as Sodom, but which is the best candidate for the
location of Sodom: Tall el-Hammam, at the northern end of the Dead
Sea in the Jordan Valley, or Bab edh-Dhra, at the southern end of
the Dead Sea in the Ghor? Trying to navigate the maze of arguments
can be a daunting task. Graves provides a useful tool for students
and other researchers in their quest for the location of this
illusive biblical city. This work provides sixty-two helpful facts
grouped together in methodological, hermeneutical, geographical,
chronological, archaeological, cataclysmal, and geological
chapters, which set the stage for further research and
consideration. The advantage of such a book is that it provides a
collective source of material for students that would otherwise
take a long time to assemble or otherwise be inaccessible. Numerous
detailed maps, charts, tables, and photographs are included which
will help facilitate understanding of the unfamiliar terrain of the
Dead Sea and Jordan Valley. A glossary defines technical terms, and
extensive footnotes, a bibliography, and reference to a large index
of subjects and authors provides an invaluable resource to students
for future study."
Graves provides an informative and accessible read that explores
the Bible, not as a survey of history, but by examining nine
interconnecting themes. Topics covered include the kinds of
biblical literature, birth and early years of Jesus, the ministry
of Jesus, the death of Jesus, the resurrection and ascension of
Jesus, and the founding, development, formation and future of the
Church. He provides an overview of what the New Testament is all
about and how it relates to the Old Testament. Learn what Jesus
taught about his person and ministry. How did the church come about
and grow throughout the world? Graves answers the kind of questions
that the average reader of the Bible wants answering, and does not
just simply give the answers that scholars think readers should
hear. Numerous detailed maps, charts, tables, and photographs are
included illustrating the New Testament context. Helpful breakout
panes, dealing with "Quotes from Antiquity," "Moments in History,"
and "Facts from Archaeology," provide an interesting and
informative understanding of the cultural and historical background
of the Bible. A glossary defines technical terms, and extensive
footnotes and the hundreds of books listed in the "For Further
Study" breakout panes and bibliography provide an invaluable
resource to readers for future study. An engaging resource intended
for laypeople who want to know more about the New Testament,
whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or
personal study.
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