Biblical Archaeology

Archaeology has produced many bits of interesting confirmatory evidence as to accuracy and dependability of both the Old and New Testaments. Nothing has been discovered in archaeology that would allow fraud misrepresentation or error in either Testament We cannot expect to prove the Bible by archaeology. The great subjects with which the Bible primarily deals - mans relation to God and Gods provision for mans salvation - are matters that are not susceptible to archaeological evidence. However archaeology demolishes many of the attacks that unbelievers have made against the Bible and it disproves many of the arguments advanced to show that Christianity is merely the result of a historical development. In addition archaeological material gives help for the precise understanding of many Biblical statements. This is an excellent primer that all Christians should read to familiar themselves with Biblical Archaeology. Allan A. MacRae A.B. A.M. Th.B Ph.D was president and professor of Old Testament at Faith Theological Seminary in Elkins Park Pennsylvania. Dr. MacRaes learned and extensive knowledge in both the Biblical and archaeological fields has been acquired through many years of exhaustive study and research together with over thirty years of theological seminary teaching. Dr. MacRae received his academic training at Occidental College A.B 1922; ibid A.M 1923 Princeton Theological Seminary Th.B 1927 Princeton University A.M. 1927 University of Berlin 1927-29 American School of Oriental Research 1929; and University of Pennsylvania Ph.D 1936.