The Final Days of Jesus: The Archaeological Evidence
&#8220;A well-written guide to the archaeology behind Jesus&#8217; death and burial, written by one of Jerusalem&#8217;s finest archaeologists.&#8221; (Jonathan L. Reed, author of the HarperCollins Visual Guide to the New Testament)&#8220;Shimon Gibson, an archaeologist with many years of experience working in Israel, presents an up-to-date and credible description of discoveries relating to Jesus&#8217; last days. Gibson synthesizes evidence from archaeology and the New Testament to craft a clear and enjoyable account.&#8221; (Jodi Magness, Professor of Early Judaism, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)&#8220;For over 25 years, Gibson, a distinguished archaeologist, has excavated in and near Jerusalem&#8217;s walls. The book, directed to a wide audience, is rigorously scientific, and frequently brilliant. It is a must read for all Jews and Christians who are curious about Jesus and his final fateful week in Jerusalem.&#8221; (James H. Charlesworth, George L. Collord Professor of New Testament Language and Literature, Princeton University)&#8220;An expert archaeologist&#8217;s valuable insights on the final days of Jesus.&#8221; (Geza Vermes, FBA, University of Oxford, author of JESUS THE JEW and THE PASSION)&#8220;Gibson&#8217;s book punctures fourth century mythology with first century evidence drawn from intimate knowledge of the great city of Jerusalem. Gibson&#8217;s background in landscape archaeology and his analyses of the physical evidence...combine to provide a provocative series of observations and insights.&#8221; (Herb Krosney, author of The Lost Gospel: The Quest for the Gospel of Judas Iscariot)