Archaeology and the Bible; Importance of Pottery Identification

WCET (Television station : Cincinnati, Ohio) · 1960

Pottery is the most indestructible substance the archaeologist hopes to find, according to Dr. Glueck. Although pottery may be broken, it will not decompose. The archaeologists, using fragments of pottery, is able not only to reconstruct the original jar but to identify the date of its manufacture. Various potted pieces are used to demonstrate pottery dating methods. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche) In an effort to understand the variety of places and times that formed the setting and background for the Bible, the Biblical archaeologist searches for ancient clues lost under the sands of the Holy Land. In Archaeology and the Bible, Dr. Nelson Glueck explores and analyzes some of the Biblical clues that have led to the exciting discovery of cities, temples, and artifacts. Pictures of the areas involved and examples of pottery and art dating from Biblical times illustrate the discussion. This series of 10 half-hour episodes was originally recorded on videotape. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche)