Archaeology and the Bible; King Soloman's Copper Mines

WCET (Television station : Cincinnati, Ohio) · 1960

Dr. Glueck is perhaps best known for his discovery of King Solomon?s copper mines. In this program, he describes how he assembled Biblical references to copper to trace the location of the mines. The series of Biblical references with location slides illustrates the steps taken in the important discovery. (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)