Name: Pondering the Spade, Hardcover/David B. Schreiner
Brand: Wipf & Stock Publishers
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The close relationship between the Old Testament and archaeology goes without saying. However, the methodological nuances involved are often either underappreciated or ignored. Using William Dever's idea of convergence, this work attempts to flesh out details on how archaeology and Old Testament studies merge. It examines some of the most important archaeological finds to date and determines that, whether through a broad or narrow convergence, the history of research has shown that these two separate disciplines exhibit a tendency to inform one another. In the case of Old Testament studies, these convergences may even be paradigm-shifting. In every case, the convergences are historically and culturally informative, and therefore illuminate the depth of the biblical text. ""In a masterful elucidation of the complexities surrounding 'biblical archaeology, ' Schreiner invites us on a journey, from pickaxe to publication. Using nine distinct examples as test cases, Schreiner helps the uninitiated not only discover some of the most impressive archaeological finds pertinent to Old Testament studies, but he also permits his readers to eavesdrop on the oft-lengthy process of evaluating its implications for the biblical text."" --Kyle R. Greenwood, Associated Professor of Old Testament, Denver Seminary; Adjunct Associate Professor of Old Testament, Fuller Seminary ""What does a balanced dialogue between biblical studies and archaeology look like? In Pondering the Spade, David Schreine