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This well-documented survey summarizes important findings of archaeological research in the Holy Land. Translated from the original Modern Hebrew edition, this comprehensive work by renowned archaeologist Yohanan Aharoni examines Israelite life from its prehistoric beginnings through the fall of the First Temple in the early sixth century B.C.F. Extremely useful as an introductory textbook, this survey with its clear maps and diagrams offers the results of generations of archaeological work and presents well-founded challenges to many currently held positions. Invaluable for both students and scholars, THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE LAND OF ISRAEL sheds a new light on recent controversies, findings, and research. YOHANAN AHARONI served as Chairman of the Department of Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures and founded the Institute of Archaeology at Tel Aviv University. He was well known for his extensive archaeological excavations, his atlases, and his textbook The Land of the Bible.

First published in 1964 and reprinted several times since, the Archbishop's chapters were given in substance at a mission in the University of Oxford in 1960. Dr Ramsey has written a fresh preface and has expanded his remarks, originally limited by their form as mission addresses, in a number of places.

In recent years it has been increasingly suggested in some quarters that the doctrine of the atoning death of Christ did not come into being in the earliest stages of Christianity; the first interpretation of Jesus is said to have been the image of him as the eschatological prophet, or the innocent man suffering wrongly. Against such views which might seem to devalue the doctrine of the atonement, Professor Hengel argues forcefully and with great scholarship that the doctrine of the atonement can be traced back to the earliest church, indeed to the sayings of Jesus himself. The second part of the book is devoted to this quest, moving back from the letters of Paul, through the pre-Pauline tradition, to Jesus. It is fascinating in itself. However, what gives the book even greater appeal is its first part, in which Professor Hengel examines a wider area of classical antiquity. Would it have made sense to Greeks and Romans of the first-century to say that Jesus had died for them? Were there points of contact in their traditions? Surveying Greek and Latin literature, Professor Hengel shows just how widespread a theme 'dying for' actually was, from Homer, through the Greek tragedians and orators, to Plutarch, Livy and Caesar. Once again, he sheds new light on areas which might be thought to have been long since worked to death.

Don Cupitt descrubes time-pessimism as the spiritual disorder of the age, and its cure as the prime task of postmodern religious thought. We must redeem and revalue time, transcience and this mortal life of ours. He believes that it can be done. It really can be done.

William Horbury demonstrates that there were more messianic beliefs in Judaism at the time of Jesus than is commonly recognised.

I have tried not merely to describe that faith, but to give some account of the grounds for my holding it. Despite the more personal approach, the book is still intended as a contribution to theology rather than as a piece of directly religious writing.

This text is designed for students and academics studying the doctrine of the incarnation. James Dunn clarifies in detail the beginnings of the belief in Christ as the Son of God and discusses the historical context of such beliefs.

Arius is widely considered to be Rowan Williams' "magnum opus". With a fresh conclusion, in which the author reflects on how his views have changed or remained the same, this book will be useful reading for students of doctrine and church history.

In this work, the author advances a powerful case for a re-energized, committed public theology, alongside a politicized and compassionate form of pastoral care.

A fascinating alternative to the traditional image of Mary of Magdala, with a detailed examination of the Gospel of Mary.

Studies in Biblical Theology Second Series 8

The authorized biography of the most important Protestant theologian of the twentieth century.

Aimed at introductory students and general readers interested in thinking and God in the context of modern thought and experience.Discusses work by Kant, Dostoevsky and Heidegger amongst others.

This guide to New Testament Greek assumes no prior knowledge and prioritizes quick and effective methods of learning. Pedagogical features include Q&A exercises, a glossary of English grammatical terms and a glossary of key Greek vocabulary and a companion Web-site to help make sense of the myriad online resources for the student of Greek.

Here, the author examines four Old Testament narratives of suffering in ancient Israel: Hagar, Tamar, an unnamed concubine and the daughter of Jephthah. The stories prompt much reflection on contemporary misuse of the Bible, and therefore have considerable relevance in modern times.

This volume brings together a number of distinguished contributors from the sciences, comparative philosophy and religious studies to address some of the most important contemporary themes in the interplay of science and religion. A bibliography points students towards further reading.