The World of the Bible: Biblical Stories and the Archaeology Behind Them (Religion)

(Hardback)

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Travel back to ancient times to revisit classic Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. Learn fascinating facts about biblical history, then explore that same landscape as archaeologists are studying it today. Unearth clues about where these stories took place and how people in that time period might have lived. Stories include the Garden of Eden, Joseph in Egypt, Moses and the Ten Commandments, the birth of Jesus, Paul's conversion, and many more. Classic paintings and photos of the Middle East today enrich the archaeological explanations. Kids don't just revisit classic Bible stories in this book ... they'll dig deeper into the history behind the tales to learn more about the biblical world.

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Jill Rubalcaba is author of more than 12 books of nonfiction and fiction for children and young adults, including National Geographic'sAncient Egypt- Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Egypt's Past. The biography I.M. Pei; Architect of Time, Place, and Purpose,published by Marshall Cavendish in 2011, was among Booklist's Top 10 Books for Youth, Kirkus's Best of 2011, and is a Junior Library Guild Selection.