The Final Days of Jesus: The Archaeological Evidence - Rilegato

Gibson, Shimon

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ISBN 10: 0061458481 ISBN 13: 9780061458484

Casa editrice: Harperone, 2009

Riassunto

Draws on relevant archaeological findings to reconstruct what may have actually occurred in the final days of Jesus's life, in an account by a forefront specialist that draws on clues from such sites as a first-century house where Jesus may have been imprisoned, the trial site, and a tomb at the foot of Mount Zion.

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Recensione:

“A well-written guide to the archaeology behind Jesus’ death and burial, written by one of Jerusalem’s finest archaeologists.” (Jonathan L. Reed, author of the HarperCollins Visual Guide to the New Testament)

“Shimon Gibson, an archaeologist with many years of experience working in Israel, presents an up-to-date and credible description of discoveries relating to Jesus’ last days. Gibson synthesizes evidence from archaeology and the New Testament to craft a clear and enjoyable account.” (Jodi Magness, Professor of Early Judaism, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

“For over 25 years, Gibson, a distinguished archaeologist, has excavated in and near Jerusalem’s walls. The book, directed to a wide audience, is rigorously scientific, and frequently brilliant. It is a must read for all Jews and Christians who are curious about Jesus and his final fateful week in Jerusalem.” (James H. Charlesworth, George L. Collord Professor of New Testament Language and Literature, Princeton University)

“An expert archaeologist’s valuable insights on the final days of Jesus.” (Geza Vermes, FBA, University of Oxford, author of JESUS THE JEW and THE PASSION)

“Gibson’s book punctures fourth century mythology with first century evidence drawn from intimate knowledge of the great city of Jerusalem. Gibson’s background in landscape archaeology and his analyses of the physical evidence...combine to provide a provocative series of observations and insights.” (Herb Krosney, author of The Lost Gospel: The Quest for the Gospel of Judas Iscariot)

L'autore:

Shimon Gibson is a senior associate fellow at the W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem and an adjunct professor of archaeology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. During the past thirty years he has conducted numerous excavations and field surveys in different parts of Israel. He was the head of the research and scientific reports department of the Israel Antiquities Authority from 1995 to 1999.

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• Editore: Harperone
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0061458481
• ISBN 13: 9780061458484
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 254