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Biblical Archaeology for Teens

Barbara Miley and Lorraine O. Schultz (San Diego, CA: Rainbow Publishers, 1988) 4 vol., 64 pp. each, $6.95 each, paper

Biblical Archaeology for Teens—four colorfully covered booklets—aims to spark the interest of youthful readers in archaeology, in Biblical history and in life in Bible times. I believe that the booklets accomplish this purpose and that even adults unfamiliar with Biblical archaeology can find them interesting and informative. The intended audience, however, is clearly Christian—even the booklet subtitled “Discovering the Old Testament” refers to Jesus” Parable of the Hidden Treasure. For Christian youth, then, these booklets provide easy-to-read, interesting and illuminating information. Such materials have long been needed; now church youth-group advisors and teachers have access to basic material written at an unsophisticated level appropriate to young people.

Each booklet is 64 pages long and bears a descriptive subtitle. “Discovering the Old Testament” and “Discovering Daily Life in Bible Times” were penned by Barbara Miley; “Discovering the New Testament” and “Discovering Jerusalem” are by Lorraine O. Schultz.