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Biblical Archaeology: Archaeology of the Ancient World

Faculty of Theology University of Stellenbosch South Africa

Welcome

Welcome to the Archaeology of the Ancient World subject guide.

This guide will provide students, researchers and staff of the Faculty of Theology

with access to subject and information resources on Biblical Archaeology.

Books not in the Theology Collection

SA Cat - Books in South Africa
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Key Websites for Biblical Archaeology

Key Bible Atlas sources

Bible Atlases available

Google books

Key Journals for Archaeology

Available online Archaeology Journals
Biblical Archaeology Review
Biblical Archaeology Review available at the Theology Library in the compactus.
Copies available from: 9,1983+ w 36(3)
Bible Review
Bible Review available at the Theology Library.
Copies can be requested at the circulation desk.
Copies available from 6-21,1990-2005 w 21(1)

Key Databases for Biblical Archaeology

Google Scholar

Recommended literature

Alexander to Constantine by Eric M. Meyers; Mark A. Chancey
Call Number: TEOL 939.4 MEY
ISBN: 9780300141795
Publication Date: 2012-09-25
The Anchor Bible Dictionary by David Noel Freedman; Anchor Bible Staff
Call Number: TEOL R 220.3 ANC
ISBN: 0385193513
Publication Date: 1998-12-01
Archaeology and Biblical Interpretation by Bartlett J Ed Staff
Call Number: Online available
ISBN: 9780203135877
Publication Date: 2002-01-04
Archaeology and the Bible by John C. H. Laughlin
Call Number: Stellenbosch University Library Lower Level 221.93 LAU
ISBN: 0415159946
Publication Date: 1999-12-10
Biblical Archaeology by Eric H. Cline
Call Number: Online Access and Short Loans TEOL 220.93 CLI
Publication Date: 2009
Doing Archaeology in the Land of the Bible by John D. Currid
Call Number: TEOL 933 CUR
ISBN: 0801022134
Publication Date: 1999

Near Eastern Archaeology (NEA) Journal

The New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land by Ephraim Stern (Editor); Ayelet Lewinson-Gilboa (Editor); Joseph Aviram (Editor)
Call Number: TEOL R 933.003 NEW
ISBN: 0132762889
Publication Date: 1993
Stone and Dung, Oil and Spit by Jodi Magness
Call Number: Theology Library Short Loans TEOL 933.05 MAG
ISBN: 9780802865588
Publication Date: 2011-04-12