Archaeology and the New Testament

by John McRay

Veteran archaeologist John McRay sheds light on the biblical text by examining archaeological discoveries in Archeology and the New Testament. As he tours sites associated with the ministry of Jesus, the journey of Paul, and the seven churches of Revelation, he shows the pervasive influence of society, architecture, and religion on the peoples of the first century and on the New Testament. The book includes maps, charts, diagrams, a glossary of terms, and more than 150 photographs that help the ancient world come alive. Now in paper.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Religion, Archaeology

432 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

John Robert McRay was an archaeologist, and professor emeritus of New Testament at Wheaton College.

Reviews

[David Tee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent book but it has one minor flaw. The author quoted an unverified inscription which an atheist called me on when I quoted that portion of the book in a discussion forum. After some independent investigation, I wrote to the author and explained what happened.

He actually responded and apologized to me and explained why he put that controversial segment in this work. This is a book worth reading and just omit that controversial segment.

[Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Intriguing. Well written. Great diagrams and photographs following various archeological digs in the lands covered by the New Testament. An interesting text to any study of the Bible. Culture based on archaeological finds as well as theories and their development about the place of Christianity and its adherents in its early years.

[Dave Symmonds · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reads a bit like a textbook. Not as intriguing as some I've read, but VERY informative.