The Bible's buried secrets Beyond fact or fiction

Gr 10 Up-The results of scientific research, archaeological excavations, and centuries of biblical scholarship are presented in an attempt to suggest how the first five books of the Bible came into being based on verified evidence. Who wrote the Bible? Where did the Israelites come from? How did the worship of one God emerge? Scholars in many related fields are interviewed and conclusions are drawn from the evidence they have collected. They attempt to link events and individuals mentioned in the Old Testament with incidents and people in the history of Egypt and surrounding countries as well as archaeological discoveries that prove that history was recorded correctly. Egyptian hieroglyphics on obelisks and buildings tell about Egypt defeating the nation of Israel and many other facts that coincide with statements in the Bible. The film features archaeologists who have found gated cities that match descriptions of cities during Solomon's reign, and digs in Jerusalem that may be part of the palace of David. The authors present all the data, go to the various archaeological sites, and verify some of the biblical facts. Bonus features include 30 additional minutes of filming and a featurette about the making of the film. This beautifully filmed, well-organized, and thought-provoking production is best suited for public libraries due to its religious content.-Cynde Suite, Bartow County Public Library System, Cartersville, GA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.