About this title: This classic book grew out of the fascination that German journalist, Werner Keller, developed when he began to learn that the work of archaeologists and historians corroborated Biblical accounts which he had hitherto dismissed as mere "pious tales.
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Edition: 2d rev. ed., 1st U. S
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Morrow, New York
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780688037246ISBN:0688037240
Description: Good. 413 p., [20] leaves of plates: ill.; 24 cm. Translation of Und die Bibel hat doch recht. Includes index. Ex-Library expected imperfections. read more
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Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Bantam Books
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780553271447ISBN:055327144X
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Wear to edges of soft cover. Page taning from age. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: WILLIAM MORROW AND COMPANY, IN
Date Published: 1980
Description: Like New. Hard cover with dust jacket. Clean and in great condition. Buy with confidence. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Shipped each business day. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow & Co
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780688037246ISBN:0688037240
Description: Very Good. First Edition. First printing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. Moderate jacket wear with scuffing to edges and tear. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Edition: **1961**
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Date Published: 1958
Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket may have chips and close tears. Book of the Month Club Edition. -**1961**, Hard Cover, Very Good / Good. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton
Date Published: 1963
Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Previous owners name inscribed inside front. -, Hard Cover, Very Good / Missing Dust Jacket. read more
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"This is a pretty good read. The author covers a great amount of territory to explore the extent to which there is historical evidence to bolster Biblical text. The author, in his "Introduction," notes that "In Palestine, places and towns which are frequently mentioned in the Bible are being brought back once more into the light of day. They look exactly as the Bible describes them and lie exactly where the Bible locates them." He concludes his introduction with the statement that, after poring over great amounts of material (page 24), ". . .there kept hammering in my brain this one sentence: `The Bible is right after all.'"
The book itself looks at many Biblical passages--on the "flood," on Canaan, on the Israeli's term in Egypt, on the forty years in the Wilderness, on the historical arc from Joshua to Saul, and--finally--to the New Testament. Keller concludes that there is much historical evidence that is consistent with many passages in the Bible.
Some question, though, must be considered. He tends to be fairly accepting of the validity of the Shroud of Turin (although he does note some questions), which is, needless to say, under great question. And the book by Robin Lane Fox, "The Unauthorized Version: Truth and Fiction in the Bible," raises many questions about the inconsistencies and historical inaccuracies in Scripture.
Nonetheless, this is an interesting work. While I think that the historical facts are less clear-cut than the author, he makes his case eloquently."
"As the title implies, the purpose of this book is to prove that The Bible is not fiction. Rather, it is historical and the book really succeeded in proving that. The Old Testament part (which is 2/3 of the book) is quite confusing because it covers several generations of prophets, kings, etc. However, the New Testament was a breeze. I think it could have been an easier read if the reader is very familiar with the Old Testament. This book is one that I will remember for the rest of my life and thanks to Kuya Simon for giving this old but still readable copy to me when I was in San Diego in 2005. This being timeless, I could not wait for the next edition (updated version) so I can read this book again. This is a very appropriate lenten season read as it strengthen my faith and belief to the Almighty!"
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