Archaeology and the Bible; Heartland of Conscience

WCET (Television station : Cincinnati, Ohio) · 1960

Perhaps the greatest figure in Biblical literature is Abraham. In spite of the fact that he lived 2,000 years before the birth of Christ ? long before Biblical narratives were recorded ? Abraham and his people are still an archaeological subject. By comparing more modern civilizations to the Bible?s description of Abraham?s people; by identification of pottery; by intensive examination of existing digs, archaeologists are able to study the world of Abraham. (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)