A Century of Biblical Archaeology

A concise survey of the relationship between Near Eastern archaeology and Biblical Studies since Petrie's pioneer excavations at Tell el-Hesi in 1890. Roger Moorey examines in detail the collaborations between archaeologists with differing views as to the purpose of biblical archaeology, and focuses on the effects of contemporary political and historical events. Originally presented as a series of lectures, the book is easy and interesting reading as well as being authoritative history.