Archaeology and the Bible

2. city of ancient civilization, in fertile crescent
3. archaeology deepens and enriches our understanding of ____
5. where 2 most important discoveries were found
7. a dirt mound, found in Jericho
12. adds a layer of biblical narratives regarding the Israelites conquest to the promise land
13. the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and implements prevailed
16. artifact; stone used to translate ancient language
17. where the largest neolithic settlements were
18. early forms of writing that use pictures to represent words or sounds
19. protected ancient Jericho
20. a system of writing using pictorial symbols or sounds

1. archaeological dates and bible dates can create ___
4. cradle of civilization
6. you can _____archaeoligcal____ findings, they are subjective
8. excavations reveal aspects and understanding of ___
9. archaeology can offer valuable insights in the bible an help with ___
10. when archaeological findings challenge biblical accounts
11. a material prepared in ancient Egypt from the pithy stem of a water plant
14. the study of the past through artifacts
15. where the Mesha Inscription was discovered