"The scope of your learning...will be unlimited and enhanced by leaps and bounds as you use this wonderful tool." from the Foreword by Walter C. Kaiser, Jr

New discoveries are constantly being made as archaeologists work to uncover the ancient history of the Bible lands to tell a more complete story of the people, customs, and events of that era. Archaeologist Steven Collins and Bible scholar Joseph M. Holden have spent decades making and researching those discoveries and now offer a wealth of information based on the latest findings.

This exciting addition to The Harvest HandbookTM series provides a textual and visual bird's-eye view of ancient Near Eastern biblical geography, culture, history, and chronology. If you're looking for an accurate, readable, and user-friendly resource to further your study of God's Word, The Harvest HandbookTMof Bible Lands provides a valuable backdrop for biblical narratives and literature.

With the most up-to-date information from biblical and archaeological disciplines, you will find your knowledge greatly enriched through well-written narrative-style text, numerous maps, instructive photographs, illustrations, and charts. This must-have tool will become your favorite resource as you study Scripture.


"The Harvest Handbook of Apologetics is a rich and unparalleled resource. The writers here are among the best in this discipline and will add to your thinking in enriching ways." -Ravi Zacharias

"This long-overdue volume is crucial to the next generation of missionaries and apologetic evangelists." -Norman L. Geisler

"Some of the most well-known scholars of our time. This is a must-read for anyone who seeks to share the gospel and defend the faith!" -Josh McDowell


Do You Truly Understand Your Faith?
Can You Defend It?

Scripture calls every believer-including you-to be prepared to defend the faith (1 Peter 3:15)?

From the preacher to the churchgoer, the teacher to the student, The Harvest Handbook (TM)of Apologetics is the comprehensive resource all believers need in a world full of uncertainty and relentless criticism. This collection of well-reasoned, Scripture-based essays comes from respected Christian apologists and Bible scholars, including...

  • Norman L. Geisler
  • Josh McDowell
  • Gary R. Habermas
  • Walter C. Kaiser, Jr.
  • Ron Rhodes
  • Edwin M. Yamauchi
  • John Warwick Montgomery
  • William A. Dembski
  • Randy Alcorn
  • Stephen C. Meyer
  • Randall Price
  • Ed Hindson

What is the evidence for Jesus's existence? How can you address the seeming contradictions in the Bible? How can you best explain the relationship between science and faith? You'll discover concise and convincing responses to these questions and many more.

Defending your faith is a lifelong quest, and this handbook is the perfect guide to help you skillfully answer the topics people ask about. Prepare to "contend for the faith" you call your own (Jude 3)-and become equipped to evangelize with wisdom and passion.