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Jesus and the Remains of His Day: Studies in Jesus and the Evidence of Material Culture

Craig A. Evans

Archaeological evidence is essential for enhancing our understanding of Jesus' life and the society in which he lived. Illuminating the material culture of the first century, Craig Evans offers 13 essays exploring topics such as the importance of artifacts, hanging and crucifixion in Second Temple Israel, postmortem beliefs in Jewish and pagan epitaphs, and more.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
  • Publish Date: Dec 1st, 2015
  • Pages: 302
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.10in - 6.20in - 1.10in - 1.50lb
  • EAN: 9781619707054
  • Categories: Antiquities & Archaeology

About the Author

Craig A. Evans, PhD, is Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Acadia Divinity College, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. He is a frequent contributor to scholarly journals and the author or editor of numerous publications.