CinemaNow - Mysteries of the Bible - The Bible's Greatest Secret

In the Holy Land today dozens of specialized archaeologists and their teams sift through the living sands of history to uncover vanished civilizations and their people. What are the origins of this special discipline known as "Biblical archaeology"? What light does this science shed upon the people and the stories of Scripture? What enthralling discoveries have these scientists unearthed that have unlocked the portals of time? And above all, what kind of people have made this study their life's work--what is it that motivates an individual toward a career in the dirt? This hour traces the development of Israeli Archaeology by profiling some of the most important figures in the discipline: Sir William Flinders Petrie, the eccentric professor who, upon his death, had his head removed and preserved for posterity; Yigael Yadin, the archaeologist, statesman, and soldier rolled into one; and Eric and Carol Meyers, a husband and wife archaeology team who have spent their careers together digging in the sands of Israel. We also explore the future of Biblical archaeology and examine the high-tech tools that will someday make digging with pick and shovel obsolete.