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"Werner Keller's justly famous ten million copy bestseller was first published in 1955 and lightly revised in a 1980 second edition. His informed-but-not-stuffy approach to the history and archaeology of the Old and New Testaments of the bible have deservedly made this book popular in the best sense. He devotes twenty-eight chapters to the OT, ten good chapters to the NT, and six to the period between. He covers some exciting discoveries which are little recounted now, such as T.J. Wood's heroic recovery of the scene of the riot caused by Paul in Ephesus at the Temple of Artemis. Although the book is necessarily dated now (eg, he thinks Abraham could not have possessed camels - but science has moved some dates back), it is still packed with information, excellent value, and a good read."
Michael JR Jose, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- Ancient Roman Era
- 2000-0 BC
- Ancient Egyptian Era
- Bible Time!
History of religion?
Yes
Religion?
- General Christians!
Subjects of this Historical Account
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Jews!
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Sympathetic
From a certain profession/group?
- religious leaders
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an average amount
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Pagans!
Nationality?
- Egyptian
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat Sympathetic
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- Italy
- Greece
- Turkey
Africa
Yes
Middle East?
Yes
Middle East
- Israel
- Syria
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is very moderate
Style
How much gore?
- 3 (some)
How fast-paced is the book?
- 4 (a fair amount)
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel...
- thoughtful
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses mostly on the people/nation level
How much romance?
- 2 (a little)
Minor characters feature lots of:
- politicians
Pictures/Illustrations?
- A handful
Maps necessary?
- Maps not in sufficient detail
Length of book
- 450 pages+
How much emphasis on small details?
- 6 (an above average amount)
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