A historical sketch on the archaeological explorations in Assyria and Babylonia. It gives a clear conception of the gradual resurrection of the principal ancient nations of Western Asia and Egypt. 200 illustrations.

"Explorations in Bible Land During the 19th Century is a historical sketch on the archaeological explorations in Biblical lands in the Near East: Assyria, Babylonia, Palestine, Egypt, Arabia and Hittite areas. Its authors give "a clear conception of the gradual resurrection of the principal ancient nations of Western Asia and Egypt." This volume is adorned with nearly 200 illustrations."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

A historical survey of the relationship between archaeology and biblical studies in the first archaeological excavations in Palestine at Tell el-Hesi, from 1840 to 1990. Concentrating on the work of major excavators and scholars, Moorey details collaborations and conflicts between archaeologists and theologians who possess different views on the purpose of biblical archaeology.