F.F. Bruce assures us that we don't have to be afraid of biblical criticism — textual, higher, source, form, or other approaches. Instead, he says, biblical criticism "can serve to confirm the validity of the Gospel record." Biblical criticism is explained clearly and concisely, in non-technical language.

This volume explores the great kingdoms and empires that once occupied and influenced the Bible lands. It also includes detailed chapters describing Israel's conquest of Canaan. All of these add greater understanding to your Bible study.

This Atlas represents the first 500 years of Christianity; the early phase of the expansion of Christianity to a world religion.

A complete study of Hezekiah, one of the most righteous kings in Jewish history (727-698 BC). More is written of Hezekiah in the Scriptures than any other king except David. Furthermore, massive evidence of Hezekiah’s three decades of rule have been found by archaeologists throughout the Middle East.

This volume offers a detailed understanding of the crucial Jewish ceremonies. All are deeply rooted in Old Testament Scripture.

A graphic exploration of the calligraphy of ancient writings and the deciphering and dating of historical manuscripts. It describes and graphically illustrates the evolution and art of ancient writings from as early as the 19th century BC.

This volume aims to give the non-expert reader an in-depth understanding of the ancient boat from the Sea of Galilee exhibited at the Yigal Allon Museum at Kibbutz Ginosar, the story of her discovery and excavation and, most importantly, her significance for illuminating Jesus’ ministry.

Menashe Har-El describes the forests of the Holy Land, their distribution and composition in the distinctive regions of the country: in the mountains, the plain, the hills and the banks of the Jordan. A description follows of the formation of the original structure of the country and a discussion of the natural vegetation.

Though separated from the world of the Bible in time and, for many of us, also in place, a focused study of the ecology of the Bible can help restore that world to life. The role of plant and animal life reaches from basic subsistence to biblical imagery.

Topography, climate and natural forces shaped the lives of the people of the Ancient Near East and affected their different cultures, economies and modes of life. Their relationship and interaction account for the richness, depth and majesty of the biblical narrative.