Excavating the Evidence for Jesus: The Archaeology and History of Christ and the Gospels

Written in layman's language by an expert archeologist, this book explores the actual sites named in the Bible. It's interesting and well illustrated. I gave it as a gift and I'm reading it myself.

Whether you're already a believer or want to learn more about Jesus of Nazareth, this book is superb.Kennedy is an archaeologist by profession but doubles as an historian in this work. He details the latest archaeological finds in connection with the Gospels but also covers ancient Roman and Jewish writings in connection with Jesus. I try to stay up on these things yet learned a great deal from this book.Information is presented in a logical, straighforward manner. So many wild claims by atheists are demolished in light of the concrete evidence Titus Kennedy presents here. Even so, he writes with a calm, unemotional tone that lets the material speak for itself.I think you'll like Excavating the Evidence for Jesus. I did, and recommend it heartily. The most important question any person can ask himself or herself is "What do I do with Jesus?" This book will help you decide.

Great information, but some of the pictures could have been better by just adding some light in a cheap picture's pc program.Lot of references and citations.

This book has a lot of info in it and I do find it quite interesting

This book identifies much of the archaeological evidence confirming the existence and descriptions of places, people, and events referenced in the New Testament gospel narratives. The author also cites ancient Christian and non-Christian writings that confirm the general gospel themes (e.g. the existence of Jesus of Nazareth, his crucifixion, his miracles, and a belief among his followers that he was raised from the dead). The value of a book like this is that it shows the gospel narratives are historical and not fables. Whether one believes in Jesus as God or not, there is no lack of evidence that he existed and said and did all the things the New Testament said he did. In my mind, it’s not a stretch to believe he was/is God incarnate as I believe only God could be humble enough to become a man from Nazareth.

So interesting, makes the bible come to life. Would recommend if you want to learn more about all the different peoples in the bible and practices of the isrealites

The amount of evidence is frankly more than I thought in places where I would not have looked. It's well researched - a little dry but, hey, it's not spy novel.

Great book!