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Keller, Werner, 1909-1980.

The Bible as history : a confirmation of the Book of Books / by Werner Keller ; translated by William Neil. - New York : W. Morrow, ©1956. - xxv, 457 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm. - Apollo editions, A-237 . - Apollo editions ; A-237. .

Translation of Und die Bibel hat doch recht.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 431-436) and indexes.

The coming of the patriarchs : from Abraham to Jacob -- In the realm of the Pharaohs : from Joseph to Moses -- Forty years in the wilderness : from the Nile to the Jordan -- The battle for the promised land : from Joshua to Saul -- When Israel was an empire : from David to Solomon -- Two kings--two kingdoms : from Rehoboam to Jehoiachin -- From the exile to the Maccabean kingdom : from Ezekiel to John Hyrcanus -- Jesus of Nazareth -- In the days of the apostles -- Let there be light.

Only in recent years have scientific discoveries documented the Bible as history. From the Near East and the Mediterranean, Dr. Keller has gathered a mass of archaeological evidence that, step by step, reveals the historical foundations of the Old and New Testaments.

LCCN: 56011301

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible--History of contemporary events.
Bible--Antiquities.

LC Class. No.: BS635 / K29B

Dewey Class. No.: / K29B