Archaeology and the New Testament

Noting the very latest finds and techniques, a leading archaeologist explores what is now known of the New Testament world and what archaeology can and cannot tell us about it. Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 3 Contents......Page 7 List of Illustrations......Page 9 Foreword......Page 11 Preface......Page 13 Introduction: The Role and Method of Archaeological Excavation......Page 17 Part 1 The Architecture of New Testament Times......Page 35 1 City Layouts and Civic Structures......Page 37 2 Religious and Domestic Structures......Page 65 Part 2 The Building Program of Herod the Great......Page 89 3 Herodian Jerusalem......Page 91 4 Herodian Construction Outside Jerusalem......Page 129 Part 3 Archaeology and the Life of Christ......Page 151 5 Jesus' Youth and Ministry in Galilee......Page 153 6 Jesus' Ministry and Last Days in Judea......Page 185 Part 4 Archaeology and the Church......Page 223 7 Cities in Eastern and Central Asia Minor......Page 225 8 Cities in Western Asia Minor......Page 243 9 Macedonian Cities and Athens......Page 277 10 Corinth and Rome......Page 311 11 The Discovery and Contributions of Ancient Documents......Page 351 Endnotes......Page 377 Tables......Page 411 Glossary of Technical Terms......Page 415 Abbreviations......Page 421 Index......Page 423 Veteran archaeologist John McRay sheds light on the biblical text by examining archaeological discoveries in Archeology and the New Testament. As he tours sites associated with the ministry of Jesus, the journey of Paul, and the seven churches of Revelation, he shows the pervasive influence of society, architecture, and religion on the peoples of the first century and on the New Testament. The book includes maps, charts, diagrams, a glossary of terms, and more than 150 photographs that help the ancient world come alive. Now in paper. McRay systematically explores sites and finds from New Testament times through the first years of the early church. He also discusses excavation methodology, first-century social structure, and archaeology's contribution to textual criticism--giving you the full picture of contemporary archaeology. Sheds light on the biblical text by examining recent archaeological discoveries. Includes numerous maps, charts, bibliographies, a glossary of terms, and more than 150 photographs.