Ralph K. Hawkins

Insights from Archaeology

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In an age of sensationalism, propaganda, and even ‘fake news,’ people often do not know what to make of claims that the latest archaeological discovery has either proved or disproved the Bible. With the combination of deep and wide learning so characteristic of all his writings, David Fiensy here provides a clear explanation of how archaeology relates to biblical interpretation. In a clear and engaging writing style, he explains the uses and abuses of archaeology with examples from both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. Reading his guided tour of an ancient Israelite house is almost like taking a time-machine back into the Iron Age and living with an Israelite family, and his review of skeletal remains from the Second Temple period gives one a glimpse into the personal world of the men and women who lived during the period of the Jesus Movement and the Gospels. This volume will be required reading for my introductory course in archaeology and the Bible!”

Pondering the Spade

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“What does a balanced dialogue between biblical studies and archaeology look like? In Pondering the Spade, David Schreiner has provided a fine example of such an interchange. He presents some of the most important archaeological finds that have a bearing on the Old Testament and demonstrates how the two separate disciplines of archaeology and biblical studies can be integrated in their study. This volume will provide excellent supplementary reading for undergraduates and seminary-level courses in archaeology and the Bible.”

Speaking with God

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Far too little scholarly notice has been given to prayer in the Old Testament. Speaking with God seeks to remedy this dearth of attention through more than a dozen essays that probe Old Testament prayers for their contemporary significance. These studies will not only provide readers with a host of rich new insights about how prayer relates to Old Testament theology but will also help believers to cultivate more meaningful prayer lives.”