Sound research and illuminating visuals make biblical and historical times and teachings come alive for today's middle-school and high-school students as well as pastors looking for a concise overview of familiar topics. This volume continues the valuable tradition of the best-selling Kregel Pictorial Guide series with their full-color introductions that make history easy to understand and interesting to learn. Alfred Hoerth offers an informative and colorful introduction to the archeology of the Old Testament, exploring the history, culture, and social forces of the earliest civilizations. Full-color maps, photographs, and diagrams allow students to walk through digs and discoveries in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Palestine and experience the findings for themselves.