Secrets of the Bible

An enlightening collection of revelations from the Holy Land.

Can archaeology help us understand the wisdom of Solomon? Did the Israelites truly leave Egypt, fleeing the Pharoahs, and conquer their Promised Land after wandering the desert for forty years? Will Armageddon actually occur at the biblical site of Megiddo? Archaeology digs between the lines of the Bible to find the answers.

Join the editors of Archaeology as they bring together the most fascinating recent discoveries and revelations from the land of the prophets and the birthplace of Jesus. In Secrets of the Bible, you'll find challenging new interpretations of the past:

• What does archaeology tell us about the Zealot's last stand at Masada?
• What caused the demise of the Philistine cities?
• How did scientists expose the James Ossuary as a fake?
• Was Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ accurate?

With contributions from top archaeologists from around the world, Secrets of the Bible will enlighten amateurs and experts alike. 50 color and b/w photos.