Lost Treasures of the Bible: Understanding the Bible through Archaeological Artifacts in World Museums by Clyde E. Fant (PDF)

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Lost Treasures of the Bible contains detailed descriptions and photographs of biblically significant archaeological objects housed in over twenty-five museums worldwide. This selection of more than one hundred artifacts — many of them relatively unknown — illuminates the history, culture, and practices of the biblical world as a whole. Each entry also outlines that particular object’s relevance for understanding the Bible. To assemble this amazing collection, Clyde Fant and Mitchell Reddish themselves traveled to each of these museums throughout the world. Their photographs, descriptions, and histories of the various artifacts enable readers to appreciate these significant objects to an extent not usually enjoyed by even the most experienced museum visitors. For travelers visiting such famous museums as the Louvre in Paris, the British Museum, or the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, this volume will be an indispensable companion. Each artifact is located not only as to its museum site but also by its specific identification number, which is particularly valuable for smaller and lesser-known objects — true “lost treasures.” Fant and Reddish’s Lost Treasures of the Bible will serve as an informative, accessible guide to globe-trotters and armchair travelers alike.

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Editorial Reviews: Review Jodi Magness, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill “This engaging book highlights how archaeological artifacts and texts can be used to piece together a picture of the biblical past. The authors present information in a clear, balanced, and highly readable format that will have broad appeal. . . Can be used as a textbook as well as a supplement to guidebooks on visits to museums and archaeological sites.”William G. Dever, University of Arizona “Lost Treasures of the Bible is ingenious, filling a need that both scholars and laypeople have probably felt quite often. You have a memory of an artifact illustrating life in biblical times, but what exactly was it? And how can you access it conveniently? In this veritable Larousse Arch?ologie, dozens and dozens of relevant artifacts are located in their present whereabouts, described, illustrated from original museum sources, and discussed with admirable balance for their relationship to both the Old and New Testaments. A great general reference work and fun to browse through as well!”Journal for the Study of the Old Testament “This book will assist museum visitors, but it could also be enjoyed by ‘armchair travellers’, and even function as an introductory textbook to biblical archaeology.” The Bible Today “Extraordinary resource book.” Teaching the Bible “Clyde Fant and Mitchell Reddish have written an excellent volume.” Master’s Seminary Journal “Highly recommended.”

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐This invaluable resource presents you with important archaeological finds of biblical significance. But many books do that. This book also tells you WHERE they are, in what museum in the world, their location in the museum, catalogue number, and of course – their biblical significance. It is a true treasure and must have, if you want to visit museums around the world

⭐Very interesting book if you have visited museums all over the world and pondered at the meaning of some of the ancient artifacts you view. This book really helps in understanding the connections between these artifacts and physical evidence of ancient Jewish history and the history of the Bible.

⭐I actually bought the book for the visuals, not the information, though the information is great, the pictures were a disappointment, all black and white, it feels like the pics were taken in the 1960s.

⭐This book is a wealth of information on Biblical archaeological finds in museums today. I only wish there were more pictures. If you are an evangelical conservative like I am and like to keep up with what is happening in the Biblical archaeological world this book is a great resource. We have a small museum in our church with over 150 artifacts so it’s great to have this on hand for questions that come up. The only other problem I have is the liberal slant on the “Biblical Significance” sections. But discernment is always needed when studying about Biblical subjects.

⭐I enjoyed this book very much.There are many articles in the popular literature which convey doubts as to what really happened in the Biblical books. This book shows scientific objectivity as to what objects are available to clarify some historical questions. Since the objects are already displayed in museums there is no ambivalence as to their authenticity.The language is clear and the tabular forms regarding the objects are wonderfully visual and clear.You see immediately the provenance, the age even the error possible in the age determination. It is scientifically a delight to read such a logical text. The sections on the Biblical connection are realistic. when this is uncertain the author does not mince words but says so. I can highly recommend this book to laypersons, any curious person interested in Biblical studies or the active archaeologist.

⭐Excellent organization of data, and decent introduction to historical approach to Biblical historical evidence.

⭐I always enjoy this subject and this book was not disappointing! Highly recommend! Thanks!

⭐Extremely helpful overview of archaeological discoveries, their significance, present location in museum, etc. Agree with another reviewer that more pictures, esp. in color, would greatly enhance the book.

⭐Comprehensive, academic, 2008 edition, so now able to be superceded by more recent publications

⭐`Lost Treasures of the Bible’ (LTB) by C. E. Fant & M. G. Reddish is divided into ten sections which vary considerably in length:Creation and Flood Stories (p3-22)Israel’s Ancestral, Exodus, and Settlements Periods (p29-93)The Period of the Monarchy (p95-221)The Period of the Babylonian Exile (p223-239)Poetry and Wisdom Literature (p241-265)The Persian Period (p267-287)The Hellenistic Period (p289-297)The Roman Period (p299-403)Ancient Biblical Texts (p405-429)Sensational Finds: Genuine or Forgery? (p431-433)Bibliography and Indexes follow (including the excellent: `Index of Objects by Museum’ & `… by Museum Number’)Having already purchased these three titles:Matthews & Benjamin’s

⭐Old Testament Parallels

⭐;Bancroft-Hunt’s absolutely wonderful

⭐Historical Atlas of Ancient Mesopotamia

⭐;And John Walton’s

⭐Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament

⭐,I was stunned to stumble upon this title. After reading rave reviews on Amazon US, I thought I’d throw yet more money at this, for me, most fascinating area of biblical study.I was not disappointed. LTB is a superbly conceived and researched title. It is designed to be used as a museum handbook, for those lucky enough to be able to travel to these places, or so that `armchair travellers can discover for themselves spectacular antiquities not often seen… and explain the meaning of these fascinating objects for an understanding of biblical times and texts’ (from the preface).Because this volume seeks to `explain’ and `understand’ these ancient artefacts, it does not offer line-by-line translations. Rather, in most cases, it offers highlights of the various inscriptions and then emphasises how the artefact influences biblical understanding. So, for instance, under the `Epic of Gilgamesh’ heading (p16) first there is a physical description of the (in this case) clay tablet including size, language it’s written in and date, as well as the museum where the tablet(s) can be seen (with the museum ID number). Then there is a four page explanation of how the tablets were found, theories regarding composition and date, etc., with a fairly extensive description of what the Epic of Gilgamesh is about. Within this later section is a half-page translational extract from the Gilgamesh story. The last page of the article, like all the articles, is entitled `Biblical Significance’ where a comparison (and contrast) is made between Epic and Bible. Page 17 shows a clear, if somewhat understated black and white photograph of the tablet. (There are some colour plates – sixteen excellent half-page examples – in the centre of the book.)It has been interesting to compare this title with the other titles above. LTB scores well in two areas: first, it describes many artefacts with no inscription at all. While these may have a special biblical significance, the titles above may not mention them at all because there is no text to translate (e.g. Calf Statuette and Model Shrine (p74) found at Tel Ashkelon, dated c.1550 B.C.). Second, the artefacts studied include many objects specifically relevant to the New Testament (e.g. Statue of Emperor Trajan (p396) in Italy, dated A.D. c.108) – I tend to focus on the OT so this is an interesting addition. Also included are more hum-drum, but equally interesting things like the remains of the Galilee Boat (p308) found in the Sea of Galilee, dated between c.120 B.C and A.D. 40: I’ve never seen this before.The only criticism I would offer is that the pictures are not as good as I might like, but I imagine that extending the (very small) section of colour plates would add greatly to the cost. (There is also a curious discrepancy in The Birth Legend of Sargon (p47) were three Sargons are described: Sargon I of Akkad c.2334-2279 B.C.; Sargon I (again!) c.2000; and Sargon II c.721-705 B.C. I have never read about a `second Sargon I’ in any other book. Strange!)In spite of these minor qualms, I love this book. It’s very easy to read, well laid out, fascinating and hugely useful. And (one day) I’m going to thoroughly enjoy taking it round the British Museum with me!

⭐Good book. Interesting information.

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