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

Examine the Evidence Surrounding JesusNo other figure has impacted history like Jesus. Yet today, hes often seen as a mythical character whose legend increased over time. So what does the historical and archaeological evidence say about Jesus?Archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy has investigated firsthand the discoveries connected to Jesus birth, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection. He has visited and excavated where Jesus walked, and examined the artifacts connected to Jesus life. Here, he presents an uptodate and comprehensive overview of the research and findings that illuminate the historicity of Christ as presented in the Bible.Excavating the Evidence for Jesus progresses chronologically through the Gospels, noting the many relevant archaeological, historical, geographic, and literary findings. As you read, youll be able to decide for yourself whether the evidence confirms the existence and story of Jesus, and determine whether the Gospels are worthy of being approached not as legends, but as history. Further, youll gain a deeper understanding of the historic basis of Christianity, a richer knowledge of the ancient world, and an evidencebased perspective on the reliability of the Bible.