Silberman, Neil Asher 1950-

The Bible unearthed : archaeology's new vision of ancient Israel and the origin of its sacred texts by Israel Finkelstein ( Book )
30 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in 7 languages and held by 1,830 libraries worldwide
"In The Bible Unearthed two leading scholars, an archaeologist and a historian, combine a tour of the field of biblical archaeology with a explanation of how and why the Bible's historical saga differs so dramatically from the archaeological finds. They explain what the Bible says about ancient Israel and show how it diverges sharply from archaeological reality. They then offer a new version of the history of ancient Israel, bringing archaeological evidence to bear on the question of when, where, and why the Bible was first written." "As to why the answers are so new, Finkelstein and Silberman draw on evidence from decades of archaeological work and dozens of digs in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria, to explain that the key early books of the Bible were first codified in the seventh century B.C.E., hundreds of years after the core events of the lives of the patriarchs, the Exodus from Egypt, and the conquest of Canaan were said to have taken place." "Yet the ultimate message of The Bible Unearthed is not just a correction of the record. Instead, it is a unique and fascinating explanation of the origins of the Bible. The Bible's newly identified authors, threatened with political crisis and the intimidation of nearby empires, crafted a brilliant document, a set of stories and teachings that would eventually appeal to the faithful beyond the boundaries of any particular kingdom."--BOOK JACKET.

Digging for God and country : exploration, archeology, and the secret struggle for the Holy Land, 1799-1917 by Neil Asher Silberman ( Book )
9 editions published between 1982 and 1990 in English and held by 1,026 libraries worldwide

The hidden scrolls : Christianity, Judaism, & the war for the Dead Sea scrolls by Neil Asher Silberman ( Book )
23 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in 4 languages and held by 1,009 libraries worldwide

The message and the kingdom : how Jesus and Paul ignited a revolution and transformed the ancient world by Richard A Horsley ( Book )
8 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in English and held by 904 libraries worldwide
Two distinguished scholars blend archaeology and social history in a new version of the genesis of Christianity. Richard A. Horsley and Neil Asher Silberman reveal how the message of Jesus and Paul was profoundly shaped by the history of their time and by the circumstances and social conditions of the congregations to whom they preached. The authors draw on a wealth of newly uncovered historical information and archaeological discoveries: among others, the soggy timbers of a fisherman's boat submerged in the mud of the Sea of Galilee for more than two thousand years, which suggest the kind of vessel that might have been used by the fishermen-disciples; the ruins of the ancient harbor city of Caesarea, where the name of the notorious Roman governor Pontius Pilate has been identified on a fragmentary Latin inscription; and an ornate urn found in an ancient tomb just south of the Old City of Jerusalem, inscribed with the name of Joseph Caiaphas, the high priest who presided over Jesus' trial. What emerges is a fascinating portrait of Jesus and Paul as great men of faith and passion who were moved by the suffering caused by the dominion of Rome and who offered a renewed religion - a kingdom in which no earthly power would reign.

David and Solomon : in search of the Bible's sacred kings and the roots of the Western tradition by Israel Finkelstein ( Book )
11 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and French and held by 883 libraries worldwide
Discoveries of biblical archaeology have shed powerful light on the characters in the Bible. Here, archaeologists Finkelstein and Silberman focus on the first two great kings of the Bible as a lens through which we can see the evolution of the entire era. The Bible's verses on David and his son were written in stages, over many hundreds of years, by authors living in very different circumstances. The earliest folklore about David depicts a bandit leader, leading a small gang of traveling raiders. In later periods, authors added images of a poet, the founder of a great dynasty, a political in-fighter, and a sinner. A similar evolution of Solomon from the builder of the Temple, to expander of his empire, to wise sage, to rich trader similarly reflects successive stages of history. Ultimately, David and Solomon came to embody a tradition of divinely inspired kings.--From publisher description.

Between past and present : archaeology, ideology, and nationalism in the modern Middle East by Neil Asher Silberman ( Book )
13 editions published between 1989 and 2005 in English and held by 627 libraries worldwide

Invisible America : unearthing our hidden history ( Book )
2 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 440 libraries worldwide
"Invisible America is a visual guide to five hundred years of North American history and culture, from the 1490s to the 1990s, that uses artifacts of everyday life to tell long-neglected stories from our past. It weaves photos, text, and maps into lively two-page spreads that explore forgotten facets of life in each era of American history, from the pre-Colonial period to modern times." --Résumé de l'éditeur.

The archaeology of Israel : constructing the past, interpreting the present ( Book )
10 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 370 libraries worldwide
This challenging volume offers a timely and extensive overview of the current state of archaeology in Israel. Contributed by leading scholars, the essays focus on current problems and cutting-edge issues, ranging from reviews of ongoing excavations to new analytical approaches. Of interest not only to archaeologists, but to social historians as well, the topics include archaeology and social history, archaeology and ethnicity, as well as the overarching issue of how texts and archaeological knowledge are to be combined in the reconstruction of ancient Israel.

Heavenly powers : unraveling the secret history of the Kabbalah by Neil Asher Silberman ( Book )
3 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 334 libraries worldwide

A prophet from amongst you : the life of Yigael Yadin : soldier, scholar, and mythmaker of modern Israel by Neil Asher Silberman ( Book )
6 editions published between 1993 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 320 libraries worldwide
As warrior and as mythmaker, Yigael Yadin has been depicted as one of the most heroic figures in the rise of modern Israel. In A Prophet from Amongst You, Neil Asher Silberman has written the first full-scale biography of this man whose career was a larger-than-life adventure of war, politics, and discovery. Known throughout the world for his spectacular archaeological discoveries at Masada and his decipherment of the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls, Yigael Yadin lived a life.