An Archaeologist Looks at the Gospels

Plot

A vivid treatment of the life of Jesus and the time in which He lived. From the back cover: " If Archaeology makes you think of dry dust, drier bones, broken pottery, and ruined houses- you'll be disappointed in this book. Dr. Kelso is interested in life, not death. He puts life into dry bones, makes the broken pottery into whole and useful pieces, and brings the dead past and its inhabitants to life. And among other things he's interested in buried treasure, and uncovers some in this fascinating book. As he looks at the Gospels, Dr. Kelso unveils a vivid picture of the world of first century Palestine-a far more sophisticated and cultured world than we might have guessed. He describes how Jesus must have lived.... as a boy in Nazareth...., as a carpenter..., as a teacher and Savior.... Readers of this book will acquire a new grasp of Jesus as a genuine historical figure and reverent insight into the setting into which our Lord came when he was born into the "likeness of men".