See Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. These artistic restorations and photographs will transport you back 2,000 years. Marvel at the remains and walk through the streets of the city in the time of Jesus with detailed drawings. The result of years of study and research, this book combines text, photographs, and reconstructions to present the archaeology of Jerusalem, whose remains survive even today. Full-color, richly illustrated, with maps and archaeological drawings. See the Pool of Siloam where Jesus healed the blind; the Bethesda Pools where Jesus healed the man paralyzed for thirty-eight years; and the Palatial Mansion where Jesus was interrogated by the Sanhedrin while Peter waited in the courtyard. Possible routes for the "Via Dolorosa" and two sites identified as Golgotha are also shown.

An Investigation into Economic and Social Conditions during the New Testament Period, including: Economic conditions in the city of Jerusalem, economic status, social status, and the maintenance of racial purity.

Jesus never wrote a book. Most scholars assume that information about Jesus was preserved only orally up until the writing of the Gospels, allowing ample time for the stories of Jesus to grow and diversify. Alan Millard here argues that written reports about Jesus could have been made during his lifetime and that some among his audiences and followers may very well have kept notes, first-hand documents that the Evangelists could weave into their narratives.

This book surveys the various landscapes portrayed by the different New Testament authors and draw these together into an overall biblical theology of the ancient city of Jerusalem..

Don't Travel to Israel Without This Time Line Do you have trouble keeping all of those Bible people and events straight? Even the president of a Christian publishing company can visit Jerusalem and walk away confused. It's hard to imagine what Jerusalem was like during King David's time...or during Jesus' time, and it's tough to keep Bible people and events in chronological order. Here's what you'll discover by using this time line: The key people and events during biblical times: King David and Solomon. How the Temple was built and destroyed, and rebuilt and destroyed. How the Temple looked at the time of Christ. You'll also understand today's news better. You will-- Understand why Jerusalem is one of the most fought-over cities of all time. Learn the fascinating history of the modern State of Israel. Know the history of the Crusaders and the Islamic Sultans. This Jerusalem Time Line is perfect for travelers -- It's a slim pamphlet that will fit in the back of your Bible, inside your camera case, and in most purses. Or, if you have an iPad, buy the PDF version!

Jesus Christ is arguably the most famous man who ever lived. His image adorns countless churches, icons, and paintings. He is the subject of millions of statues, sculptures, devotional objects and works of art. Everyone can conjure an image of Jesus: usually as a handsome, white man with flowing locks and pristine linen robes. But what did Jesus really look like? Is our popular image of Jesus overly westernized and untrue to historical reality? This question continues to fascinate. Leading Christian Origins scholar Joan E. Taylor surveys the historical evidence, and the prevalent image of Jesus in art and culture, to suggest an entirely different vision of this most famous of men. He may even have had short hair.