What if the ground beneath your feet could tell you whether the Bible is telling the truth?In Digging Up the Bible, young readers become archaeological detectives and travel deep into the ancient world to uncover fascinating discoveries connected to Scripture. From buried cities and ancient tablets to royal inscriptions, coins, pottery, tombs, and mysterious scrolls, each discovery reveals another piece of the world described in the Bible.Explore the rediscovery of the Hittites, once dismissed by critics as a biblical invention. Discover how ancient tablets revealed the true identity and role of Belshazzar, king of Babylon. Examine the famous Pilate Stone and learn how it confirmed the existence and official title of Pontius Pilate. Travel to Jericho, investigate the Dead Sea Scrolls, explore the world of King David, and uncover archaeological evidence connected to the days of Jesus.This book explains archaeology in a way young readers can understand while showing how archaeologists investigate the past through excavation, pottery, inscriptions, coins, written records, and layers of ancient cities. It also explains an important lesson about evidence: archaeology can confirm many historical details of the Bible, while some questions remain matters of faith.Each chapter includes engaging features designed to turn learning into an adventure:¿ Bible verses and Big Idea summaries¿ Fascinating "Did You Know?" facts¿ Kid friendly vocabulary¿ Think and Talk discussion questions¿ Hands on archaeology activities¿ Memory verses¿ Chapter quizzes and an answer key¿ A glossary of important terms¿ Coloring pagesDigging Up the Bible is more than a book about ancient ruins. It is an invitation to explore history, archaeology, Scripture, and faith together. For curious young readers who love discovering how the ancient world connects with the Bible, every chapter offers another opportunity to dig deeper and see what the evidence reveals.Open the book, grab your imaginary archaeological brush, and start digging. The stones have a story to tell.
