Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-401) and indexes.

An invitation to hear the stones -- The adventure of archaeology : unveiling the secrets of ages past -- Digging for answers : the story in stone -- Digs that made a difference : writings from the past -- More digs that made a difference : pictures from the past -- The patriarchs : living legends or legendary lives? -- Sodom and Gomorrah : salty story or sinful cities? -- The Exodus : the first Passover plot? -- The conquest : did Joshua really conquer Jericho? -- King David : mythical figure or famous monarch? -- The temple : political propaganda or proven place? -- Archaeology and the Ark : sacred superstition or ancient artifact? -- Kings and prophets : sacred signatures in stone -- Archaeology and prophecy : can stones show the supernatural? -- Archaeology and a miracle : reading between the cracks -- The Dead Sea Scrolls : archaeology's front-page story -- Archaeology and Jesus : theological fiction or trustworthy facts? -- What can archaeology prove? : Perspectives on archaeology and the Bible -- Where do the stones lead you? : Faith and archaeology -- Archaeological sites in Israel -- Archaeological periods -- Timeline of Israel's history -- Chronology of historical figures and events -- Museums with biblical archaeological exhibits -- Glossary -- Suggested resources in biblical archaeology.

Pottery shards, stone inscriptions, ancient scrolls, and other fascinating artifacts have shed new light on the people and events of the Bible, bringing them from the realm of mystery to the world of fact. Discover what new archaeological finds have to tell us about Israel's journey to the Promised Land, the fall of Jericho's walls, the Ark of the Covenant, the kings and prophets of Israel, the Assyrian and Babylonian invasions, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the time and people of Jesus, and more. - Back cover.