A TEST OF TIME: VOLUME ONE - THE BIBLE - FROM MYTH TO HISTORY PDF, EPUB, EBOOK David M. Rohl | 608 pages | 26 Jun 2001 | Cornerstone | 9780099416562 | English | London, United Kingdom A Test of Time: Volume One - The Bible - From Myth to History PDF Book Clearly Rohl has pitched his book for anyone rather than just for scholars, so I will let you make up your own minds about the validity of his theories. However, if you are interested in Ancient History and some new theories as to dating methods then read on. Showing The idea underlying it is extremely interesting. When the Bulbul Stopped Singing. View 1 comment. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Shauri rated it really liked it Mar 09, See details for additional description. The problem with this whole three hundred years thing is that when we are looking back on a period that occurred about three thousand years ago, a three hundred year mistake does not actually seem like much. Published April 5th by Arrow first published Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul. This book was an interesting read. He is currently completing another archaeological series entitled 'The Egyptian Genesis' dealing with the origins of Egyptian civilisation. The book is very interesting but I found it a little hard going. On All Fronts. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Veiltender rated it did not like it Nov 12, The History of Philosophy. Through the revision of the master chrology of ancient Egypt they have unlocked the key to biblical history - the epic events of the Bible really did happen as recorded in the Books of Genesis, Exodus, Judges, Samuel, Kings and Chronicles - the problem was that we had previously been looking for them in completely the wrong place in time. Original Title. He is the organiser of 'Legend Conferences' in the UK and Egypt, as well as giving lectures around the world. See all 2 brand new listings. Add your interests. Tony rated it it was amazing Dec 30, Fiona Barnes rated it really liked it Jun 26, Sign up to our newsletter using your email. Jun 02, Howard rated it it was amazing. David also presented the internationally acclaimed television series 'Pharaohs and Kings' and the documentary 'In Search of Eden'. At least in the post Roman European world we have a consistent dating system that allows us to track historical progress as well as a lot more dated primary sources but the further back in time we go the less reliable the documents, and the more difficult it becomes to actually date events. Return to Book Page. This is a very difficult book to review. Compulsory reading. Tony Steele rated it it was amazing Feb 19, Generation Revolution. This is a very interesting book on Egyptian archaeology. It contains many beautiful illustrations and charts. David Rohl. About this product Product Information By employing the same basic methodologies used to establish the currently accepted chrology, it has been possible for a group of young archaeologists, including David Rohl, to create a New Chrology which resolves many of the problems permeating ancient world studies. About David Rohl. Verified purchase: Yes Condition: New. A Test of Time: Volume One - The Bible - From Myth to History Writer Tony Steele rated it it was amazing Feb 19, To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Aug 25, Nicholas rated it really liked it Shelves: reviewed , history. Add your interests. Show More Show Less. You may also like. Related Articles. See all 2 brand new listings. Welcome back. John Endacott rated it really liked it Aug 23, Rohl Paperback, Oct 01, Karel rated it it was amazing. Save on Nonfiction Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. David also presented the internationally acclaimed television series 'Pharaohs and Kings' and the documentary 'In Search of Eden'. As I have mentioned, Rohl's belief is that the Hebrew and Egyptian chronologies are out by around years and by readjusting them he creates a chronology that makes a lot more sense. More filters. Red Line. I have the good fortune to have seen the television series which accompanied this book. The Bible from myth to mystery By employing the same basic methodologies used to establish the currently accepted chronology, it has been possible for a group of young archaeologists, including David Rohl, to create a New Chronology which resolves many of the problems permeating ancient world studies. Egyptologist and ancient historian David Rohl has made a discovery which challenges the modern view of Old Testament history. Enlarge cover. Reen Jones rated it really liked it May 06, When it comes to exploring, David Rohl makes Indiana Jones look like an under-achiever I don't give a rip about proper scientific methods of archaelogy, so he was wise to intersperse the facts with tales of treasure troves and mystery. I admit to having done only a very little work this particular aspect of ancient history chronology is like the third rail of history, touch it and die, although more from boredom and minutiae than from anything shocking , but the evidence that Rohl sets out to support his position for realigning the chronology of half the ancient world is solid enough to be intriguing. He is currently completing another archaeological series entitled 'The Egyptian Genesis' dealing with the origins of Egyptian civilisation. Offers a new chronology for BC history that aligns with Biblical chronology David also presented the internationally acclaimed television series 'Pharaohs and Kings' and the documentary 'In Search of Eden'. He is currently completing another archaeological series entitled 'The Egyptian Genesis' dealing with the origins of Egyptian civilisation. Showing A Test of Time: Volume One - The Bible - From Myth to History Reviews Thank you! This is a very difficult book to review. The Words and the Land. Dec 28, Doug rated it it was amazing. David Rohl. I have the good fortune to have seen the television series which accompanied this book. Personally, depending on your view of Ancient History, you may think that this is completely irrelevant, but then if you are thinking along those lines you are probably looking at the wrong book and maybe should go and read something live Divergent or The Wind-up Bird Chronicle. World History. Search books and authors. David also presented the internationally acclaimed television series 'Pharaohs and Kings' and the documentary 'In Search of Eden'. The problem with this whole three hundred years thing is that when we are looking back on a period that occurred about three thousand years ago, a three hundred year mistake does not actually seem like much. He is the organiser of 'Legend Conferences' in the UK and Egypt, as well as giving lectures around the world. Also by David Rohl. However, the archaeological or should I say academic community seems to have accepted a specific chronology and pretty much pushed it on to the rest of us. About this product. Granted, he was not the first to propose this, but unlike Immanual Velikovsky, he does not suggest that there were interplanetary collisions either, but rather he works on the principle that the current method that we are using simply does not align with the evidence at hand. A scholarly theory that has set the academic world on its ear Sunday Times The Bible, it seems, is back in business Daily Mail When it comes to exploring, David Rohl makes Indiana Jones look like an under-achiever Verified purchase: Yes Condition: New. Average rating 4. By employing the same basic methodologies used to establish the currently accepted chronology, it has been possible for a group of young archaeologists, including David Rohl, to create a New Chronology which resolves many of the problems permeating ancient world studies. Praise for A Test Of Time. Lists with This Book. A Test of Time: Volume One - The Bible - From Myth to History Read Online Ground Breaking and provocative. To ask other readers questions about A Test Of Time , please sign up. A bold statement indeed, and sometimes I believe he is too bold, building too great a theory on ambiguous evidence. To help us recommend your next book, tell us what you enjoy reading. David Rohl. At least in the post Roman European world we have a consistent dating system that allows us to track historical progress as well as a lot more dated primary sources but the further back in time we go the less reliable the documents, and the more difficult it becomes to actually date events. He is the organiser of 'Legend Conferences' in the UK and Egypt, as well as giving lectures around the world. Add to cart. Verified purchase: Yes Condition: New. Only time will tel A brave challenge to the established order of history that has taken serious fire from mainstream scholars. My interest in reading this is the correlation between man, his civilizations and his art, and Rohl didn't disappoint. Obviously one's acceptance of Rohl's new Chronology does also raise matters with regards to the authenticity of the Old Testament, however from a cursory glance at some of his other books as well as having read this particular book , it is clear that Rohl does accept the Old Testament as a legitimate historical document. The Words and the Land. This is a most interesting book by the famous British egyptologist David Rohl. History Books The Bible. From that point Rohl then moves back in time to a point where he believes he has found Joseph's house as in Joseph and the Technicoloured Dreamcoat and even a statue of him though I find the statue a little doubtful.