A Skeleton in Gods Closet, Paul L. Maier
A Skeleton in Gods Closet, Paul L. Maier
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A Skeleton in God's Closet

Author: Paul L. Maier

Narrator: Mark Smeby

Unabridged: 12 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 12/06/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

When an ancient skeleton is discovered in Israel, will it shed new light on the life of Jesus or plunge the world into chaos?Dr. Jonathan Weber, Harvard professor and biblical scholar, is looking forward to his sabbatical year on an archaeological dig in Israel. But a spectacular find that seems to be an archaeologist’s dream-come-true becomes a nightmare that many fear will be the death rattle of Christianity.Carefully researched and compellingly written, A Skeleton in God’s Closet explores the tension between faith and doubt when science and religion collide. In the end, it’s a thought-provoking page-turner, driven by one man’s determination to find the truth—no matter the cost.Accompanying illustrations are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Paul L. Maier

Paul L. Maier is the former Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History (retired) at Western Michigan University and an award-winning author whose expertise in first-century studies and extensive travels in the Middle East and Asia Minor provide historical authenticity and compelling drama to his writing. His other writings include the ECPA Gold Medallion Award-winning volume Josephus: The Essential Writings, as well as The Flames of Rome, and the bestselling novel, A Skeleton in God's Closet.


Reviews

With the exception of the final 50 pages, this book was tedious to read. But I had to finish it, as family members loved it and love Dr. Maier and have been asking me to read it forever. So, what is wrong here? The writing is absolutely atrocious. Let me count the ways: * The narration constantly eng......more

Goodreads review by Rick

I have very mixed feelings about this book, so I’m going to have to break down my review in multiple parts. The Author: Paul Maier is a great scholar, and I have greatly appreciated his translations of Eusebius and Josephus. They are highly readable and widely acclaimed. I also read and enjoyed his h......more