The Archeology of the New Testament is the authoritative illustrated account of what is presently known about the chief sites and monuments connected with the life of Jesus and the history of the early church To follow the order of the New Testament it first investigates sites connected with John the Baptist and then proceeds to Bethlehem and Nazareth Samaria and Galilee Jerash Caesarea Jericho the Mount of Olives Jerusalem and Emmaus Each site is illustrated and the accompanying text numbered to facilitate cross reference contains a bibliography This edition has been completely revised to reflect the most recent scholarship and excavations and it contains many new entries Anyone concerned with the historical geographical and cultural background of the New Testament will want to study this classic work as it retraces the steps of Jesus The definitive handbook Finegan s comprehensive treatment of almost every problem in the field of New Testament archeology as well as his judicious evaluation of the evidence makes this book indispensable to every serious student of the Bible The New York Times Book ReviewOriginally published in 1993 The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print on demand technology to again make available previously out of print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905