"Why does the King James Version say Solomon had peacocks, but recent ones say baboons? From experience in Bible translating, Lawrence shows how discoveries in ancient languages and archaeology lead to more precision. Covering animals, plants, and trees, precious stones, music, and much more, his book will intrigue Bible readers. He shows there are uncertainties and some words remain obscure, so while he informs, he challenges: much has been learned, there is still much study to be done!"
--Alan Millard, University of Liverpool

"Paul Lawrence, a world-class linguist and Bible translator, has amassed an impressive array of up-to-date archaeological data and textual material from various ancient languages in order to elucidate scores of obscure Hebrew words in the Old Testament and Greek terms in the New Testament. This book will be a useful tool for serious students of the Bible as they try to unravel some of the complicated terms. Those troubled by why Bible translations differ significantly will find compelling explanations."
--James K. Hoffmeier, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School