Archaeology and the People of the Bible - by Titus Kennedy (Paperback)

About the Book

This comprehensive archaeological resource addresses the evidence for the historical existence and identification of more than 130 people named in the Bible.

Book Synopsis

Real People. Real Discoveries. Real Evidence.

Did the people named on the pages of the Bible really exist? Who were these kings, generals, priests, administrators, prophets, governors, and scribes? Archaeological discoveries continue to provide ancient attestation for those named in the Bible, showing the historical reality of their existence.

Archaeology and the People of the Bible is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on discoveries that demonstrate the existence of figures who appear in the Bible, including David, Hazael, Isaiah, Sargon, Jehoiachin, Belshazzar, Ahasuerus, Jesus, Caiaphas, Erastus, James, and more. You'll find

• entries addressing more than 130 people in the Old and New Testaments who are mentioned in archaeological inscriptions and ancient manuscripts
• more than 200 photos and illustrations of archaeological discoveries that confirm the historicity of these individuals
• a rating for and information about each person, indicating how clearly archaeological evidence supports their historical identification

With clear writing, straightforward organization, and numerous references to ancient sources and discoveries through the ages, Archaeology and the People of the Bible is a vital guide for anyone who desires to better understand biblical archaeology and history.

Review Quotes

"Are the events reported in the Bible myth or history? Archaeology and the People of the Bible answers this question by compiling classical sources and the latest archaeological discoveries that provide independent, detailed evidence for the existence of more than 120 people--the elites as well as the incidentals--recorded in the Bible. This is an exceptional and thorough treatment of persons with the same title, position, family name, living in the same time period, and geographical location as those mentioned in the Bible. Moreover, each entry includes primary literature citations, photographs, an identification rating (most are firm), and gives additional historical details about the person and their activities beyond what is found in the Bible. A must-have reference for scholars and students who want to flesh out (literally) the real people whom we independently can identify behind the real events in Bible history."
--John A. Bloom, PhD, PhD, MDiv, Founding Director, MA Science and Religion Program and Emeritus Professor of Physics, Biola University

"The stories in the Bible are filled with people. Through the details of their lives, we can learn about ourselves and God. In Archaeology and the People of the Bible, Dr. Kennedy has collected, organized, and shared concrete evidence proving that these biblical characters were, without a doubt, real people. Why does this matter? Because the Bible is true!"
--Joel Kramer, author and biblical archaeologist on Expedition Bible on YouTube

"This book correlates a significant number of ancient individuals who are present in both the archaeological record and the biblical text. In addition, it has plentiful background information on the individuals discussed. As such, it is an excellent source to verify the historical record of the Bible and to help readers to better understand the historical context of Scripture. In effect, it is both an apologetics asset and a commentary rolled into one book. Highly recommended."
--Dr. Michael J. Caba, independent scholar

"Titus Kennedy has established himself in biblical archaeology not only by his excellent fieldwork but also for his production of outstanding contributions in publications. His books have especially been helpful to those seeking to understand how the science of archaeology can reveal the historical accuracy of the Bible. This book, then, will be a revelation to many who may see, for the first time, the large corpus of personal names of biblical figures in the archaeological, and thus historical, record. It should remind every reader that if the biblical writers took pains to include such details as these, and they were accurate to their place and time, that the spiritual, even supernatural, things they recorded must also be regarded as carefully recorded facts of history."
--Randall Price, PhD, Ret. Distinguished Professor of Biblical and Judaic Studies, John Rawlings School of Divinity, Liberty University; author, The Stones Cry Out

"Titus Kennedy uses a rigorous methodology to demonstrate that the Bible is a book about real people. Far too often, Bible readers just skip over hard-to-pronounce names, assuming they must be uninteresting or unimportant. Archaeology and the People of the Bible builds a bridge from the present to the distant past and illuminates and contextualizes the inspired ancient narratives."
--Scott Stripling, PhD, Provost and VP of Donor Relations, President, Near East Archaeological Society

About the Author

Dr. Titus Kennedy is an archaeologist who has been involved in projects at 18 sites spanning 6 countries and has conducted artifact research at museums and collections around the world. He is a research fellow at the Discovery Institute, a university and seminary professor, author of numerous articles and books, editor of the Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin, and has been a consultant, writer, and guide for history and archaeology documentaries and curricula.