Book Review: The Stones Cry Out: What Archaeology Reveals About the Truth of the Bible

Author: Randall Price
Spiritual Bias: Christian
Origins Bias: N/A
Rating: Top Shelf
Level: Basic

Comments: In a very balanced approach, this book provides an overview of the archaeological evidence supporting the veracity of the Bible. If you are not familar with this area of apologetics, you will certainly be surprised by the numerous artifacts that remain from thousands of years ago. Learn about the discovery of the Caiaphas Ossuary which holds the bones of the high priest that presided over the trial of Jesus. Or about the "House of David" Stele which implies the reality of the kingdom of Israel as described in the Old Testament. Note too that the author also points out Biblical areas that do not *currently* have supporting archaeological evidence, such as the life of Moses. In conclusion, I highly recommend this book for its clarity, fairness and information content.

Sample Quote: "When I lived in Jerusalem as an archaeology student, I was firmly told that there was no archaeological evidence to support the existence of Jesus. But in the two decades that have followed, so much incidental evidence has been discovered throughout the Land- and especially in Jerusalem- that such statements are no longer voiced by anyone in the archaeological community."