
FOREWORD
CHAPTER I The Premise Stated
CHAPTER II The Tides of Culture
CHAPTER III Converging Streams
CHAPTER IV The Ten Plagues
CHAPTER V Sources
CHAPTER VI Fragments
CHAPTER VII The Rebirth of an Empire
CHAPTER VIII The Resurrection of Edom
CHAPTER IX The Brazen Shields of Rehoboam
This volume invites listeners on a journey where modern archaeology gives voice to the long‑silenced figures of antiquity. Through vivid descriptions of tombs, inscriptions, and artifacts unearthed across Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Near East, the author shows how these findings intersect with the stories of the Old Testament. The narrative blends scholarly rigor with a storyteller’s flair, making the ancient world feel immediate and relevant.
Illustrated with the author’s own photographs and detailed etchings, the book offers a visual tour of museum treasures and ongoing digs, revealing how each shard and statue can confirm or challenge traditional readings of Scripture. While staying grounded in evidence, it also reflects on the spiritual implications of uncovering history, inviting listeners to consider faith in light of tangible proof. The first act sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how the earth’s buried records echo the biblical text.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (414K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1939,reprint 1958.
Credits
Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Sep 23, 2021
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1890–1952
Best known for blending evangelical preaching with arguments against evolution, this prolific early-20th-century writer tried to show that modern science and the Bible could agree. His books and pamphlets made him a noticeable voice in American fundamentalist circles.
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