Stones Still Speak, by Amanda Haley

Today, Roberta talks to Amanda Haley about her new book Stones Still Speak: How Biblical Archaeology Illuminates the Stories You Thought You Knew, available from Revell publishers.Untangling the Sunday School Stories You Learned from the Biblical History You Haven't · Biblical archaeologist unearths the riches of the historical and cultural contexts of the Bible· Unveils God's Word as one glorious, world-changing storyWhen we first encounter the Bible, we are taught its stories--Adam and Eve, Moses and the Red Sea, David and Goliath, Jonah and the whale, and more. When a story lacks the details we crave, we fill in the blanks--with what we've seen in movies, read in books, and been told by our Sunday school teachers. But there's a better way to encounter the whole story of Scripture: uncovering and understanding the ancient world and the people who experienced biblical events.In Stones Still Speak, Harvard-trained archaeologist and theologian Amanda Hope Haley scrapes back 2,000 years of misguided cultural interpretations to reveal God's Word in its historical, archaeological, and literary contexts. Far from a dry academic exercise, this process explains how our misunderstandings developed and revitalizes the Scripture you thought you knew, with the greater purpose of encouraging a more intentional, rigorous study of the Bible in your daily life.Discover the latest Christian books and meet the authors behind them on Author's Corner, where Roberta Foster explores new releases in faith-based publishing. Whether you're seeking Christian novels, inspirational reads, or in-depth book reviews, this podcast is your guide to the newest titles in the Christian literary world.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.