Skepticism about the Bible pervades America's media, culture and educational system.
But a strong new case for the veracity of the Scriptures is about to arrive in the form of a book called "Etched in Stone: Archeological Discoveries That Prove the Bible" by Lisette Bassett-Brody.
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Look at what people are saying about it already, a full month from its release date:
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- Mike Huckabee: "'Etched in Stone' is a refreshing look at how God's Word stands the test of time. Lisette Basset-Brody has just provided every Bible-believing Christian with a valuable witnessing tool that should be required reading for every churchgoer today."
- Randall Price, distinguished research professor of biblical and Judaic studies at Liberty University: "Simple and straightforward, 'Etched in Stone' clearly illustrates how important artifacts discovered in the field illumine our understanding of the Scriptures. As a result, any reader will gain a renewed confidence in the Bible as true to the events it records and develop a deeper trust in the God who gave it."
- Jay Sekulow: "Lisette Bassett-Brody hits the mark perfectly as she demonstrates how the validity of the Bible has clearly been 'etched in stone' since the beginning of creation. As a Christian, this book will strengthen your faith and give you the treasured knowledge needed to vigorously defend it."
- Lon Solomon of McLean Bible Church: "There has long been a need for a book that collects many of the biblically relevant archeological discoveries of the past 100 years in one volume."
In the book, the reader will learn:
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- The Israelites in Egypt really did have to make bricks without straw
- Hezekiah built the first urban plumbing system
- Jericho really was destroyed when the walks came tumbling down
- Camels were domesticated at the time of Moses
- There was a land called Canaan
- The Philistines were the Israelites' foes
- Crucifixion was a means of capital punishment
- and much more
"Etched in Stone" is well-illustrated and shows the reader where the critical artifacts were found.
But this is no dry textbook. It's a breezy, easy, enjoyable read – whether it's your first book about biblical archaeology or you're well-versed in it.