Excavating the Evidence for Jesus: The Archaeology and History of Christ and the Gospels

by Titus M Kennedy

Publisher:

Harvest House

, 2022

Overview

Examine the Evidence Surrounding Jesus

No other figure has impacted history like Jesus. Yet today, he’s often seen as a mythical character whose legend increased over time. So what does the historical and archaeological evidence say about Jesus?

Archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy has investigated firsthand the discoveries connected to Jesus’ birth, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection. He has visited and excavated where Jesus walked, and examined the artifacts connected to Jesus’ life. Here, he presents an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the research and findings that illuminate the historicity of Christ as presented in the Bible.

Excavating the Evidence for Jesus progresses chronologically through the Gospels, noting the many relevant archaeological, historical, geographic, and literary findings. As you read, you’ll be able to decide for yourself whether the evidence confirms the existence and story of Jesus, and determine whether the Gospels are worthy of being approached not as legends, but as history. Further, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the historic basis of Christianity, a richer knowledge of the ancient world, and an evidence-based perspective on the reliability of the Bible.

Key Features

• Exposes discoveries connected to Jesus’ birth, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection.
• Illuminates the historicity of Christ as presented in the Bible.
• Gains a deeper understanding of the historic basis of Christianity

Praise for the Print Edition

Easily accessible and readable, the refreshing message again and again is that behind the Gospel accounts are real places, real people, and real events—in short, real history. The Gospel writers were telling us what they saw and heard, not what they (or followers centuries later) imagined or hoped. In an age where it seems that skeptics have the microphone in the popular media, Kennedy provides a detailed and convincing response: Even 2,000 years later, striking amounts of evidence survive to show why Jesus is the most important figure in human history and worth trusting. Every Christian and seeker will be strengthened by reading this book.

—John A. Bloom, PhD, PhD, Professor of Physics; Director, MA of Science and Religion Program, Biola University, La Mirada, CA

Excavating the Evidence for Jesus is an up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of the archaeology surrounding the life of Jesus as recorded in the four Gospels. The chronological format is logical and easy to follow, and the many high-quality photos of sites and artifacts help the reader to visualize the Scripture text and showcase the ancient world of Jesus. With the most recent archaeological discoveries included plus a presentation of controversial discoveries, both students and enthusiasts of archaeology, history, and the Bible will find this a useful resource.

—Eric Metaxas, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the nationally syndicated Eric Metaxas Radio Show

In Excavating the Evidence for Jesus, Kennedy presents an insightful analysis and powerful argumentation through the use of archaeology and ancient historical sources. Readers will also appreciate the contextual approach to the subject and the clear writing. This book is an important contribution to the study of the evidence for Jesus, and I recommend it to anyone interested in the topic of Jesus and archaeology.

—Miqayel Badalyan, archaeologist, PhD, director of “Erebuni” Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia

Product Details

• Title: Excavating the Evidence for Jesus
• Author: Titus M Kennedy
• Publisher: Harvest House
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 298
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Jesus Christ › Historicity; Bible › Antiquities; Middle East › Antiquities
• ISBNs: 9780736984690, 0736984690
• Resource ID: LLS:XCVTNGVDNCGSPLS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-10-11T15:33:21Z

About Titus M Kennedy

Dr. Titus Kennedy is a professional field archaeologist and adjunct professor at Biola University, a research fellow at Discovery Institute, has been a consultant, writer, and guide for history and archaeology documentaries and curricula, and currently directs archaeological projects in Bible lands. He has researched and photographed archaeological artifacts around the world.