#23: Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Finds of 2022
A somewhat belated discussion about another amazing year of discovery https://armstronginstitute.org/861-top-10-biblical-archaeology-finds-of-2022
Feb 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 23
Let the Stones Speak
Let the Stones Speak brings you archaeology from a biblical perspective. Host Brent Nagtegaal is on location in Jerusalem to give you the most important developments happening on the ground—and emerging from beneath it. Nagtegaal is a contributor for ArmstrongInstitute.org.
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#22: Excavation of the Entire Siloam Pool Begins
We talk with the City of David Foundation's Ze'ev Orenstein about an excavation two decades in the making. https://armstronginstitute.org/858-excavation-of-the-entire-siloam-pool-begins
Feb 15, 2023•27 min•Ep. 22
#21: Touring the Bible’s Buried Cities: Gezer
A journey through one of the most important sites in biblical archaeology https://armstronginstitute.org/854-touring-the-bibles-buried-cities-gezer
Feb 05, 2023•26 min•Ep. 21
#20: Investigating King Solomon’s Jerusalem Gatehouse
One of the most important archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem is the Ophel Gatehouse, uncovered by the late Dr. Eilat Mazar. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal takes you on a tour of the gatehouse and discusses its 10th-century B.C.E. dating. https://armstronginstitute.org/836-investigating-king-solomons-jerusalem-gatehouse
Jan 09, 2023•23 min•Ep. 20
#19: King Solomon's Gates
On today's program, host Brent Nagtegaal speaks with archaeologist Christopher Eames about four ancient gatehouses that have been attributed to King Solomon's era. https://armstronginstitute.org/830-king-solomons-gates
Dec 26, 2022•23 min•Ep. 19
#18: Rare 2,000-Year-Old Silver Half-Shekel Coin Discovered in Jerusalem
Following a careful cleaning process, a new discovery can be revealed to the public: an exceptionally rare silver half-shekel coin, from Year 3 of the Great Revolt. On today's program, we talk with Dr. Yoav Farhi who analyzed the coin. https://armstronginstitute.org/817-extremely-rare-silver-coin-from-year-three-of-the-great-revolt-unveiled
Dec 13, 2022•23 min•Ep. 18
#17: Prof. Yosef Garfinkel Presents Earliest Alphabetical Inscription
And a second “House of David” inscription confirmed https://armstronginstitute.org/804-prof-yosef-garfinkel-presents-earliest-alphabetical-inscription
Nov 20, 2022•27 min•Ep. 17
#16: King Hezekiah’s Monumental Jerusalem Inscription
And a new tool in biblical archaeology: archaeomagnetism https://armstronginstitute.org/791-king-hezekiahs-monumental-jerusalem-inscription
Nov 03, 2022•34 min•Ep. 16
#15: The Ishmael Papyrus, a Silver Shekel and a Fully Stocked 3,300-Year-Old Tomb
Protecting antiquities from looters and illicit markets continues to be a problem in Israel. Yet in the past week, Israel has announced the repatriation of two key discoveries: a First Temple Period papyrus and a silver shekel from the fourth year of the Great Revolt. https://armstronginstitute.org/763-the-ishmael-papyrus-a-silver-shekel-and-a-fully-stocked-3300-year-old-tomb
Sep 19, 2022•32 min•Ep. 15
#14: Interview: 2,600-Year-Old Ornate Ivories Discovered in Jerusalem
This week, host Brent Nagtegaal spoke with Givati dig co-director Dr. Yiftah Shalev about the ivory discovery, as well as other unique biblical-period finds from the excavation. https://armstronginstitute.org/758-interview-2600-year-old-ornate-ivories-discovered-in-jerusalem
Sep 09, 2022•26 min•Ep. 14
#13: 'And Rehoboam built ... Lachish'
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal goes to Tel Lachish to talk with excavation director Prof. Yosef Garfinkel about his team’s discoveries at the site from the time of Rehoboam, as well as to preview his new excavations set to begin on June 26, 2022.
Jun 24, 2022•21 min•Ep. 13
#12: 'And Solomon Built Gezer'
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal takes you on a tour of Gezer, highlighting the latest evidence supporting Solomonic-period construction. https://armstronginstitute.org/717-and-solomon-built-gezer
Jun 01, 2022•31 min•Ep. 12
#11: Will the Location of the Tabernacle Soon Be Discovered at Tel Shiloh?
The upcoming excavation at Shiloh may reveal the resting place of the biblical tabernacle, says dig director Dr. Scott Stripling. https://armstronginstitute.org/708-will-the-location-of-the-tabernacle-be-soon-discovered-at-tel-shiloh-13-10
May 13, 2022•28 min•Ep. 11
#10: Hidden Biblical Clues Reveal History’s Greatest Conflicts
History records several major, famous conflicts that took place during the same chronological window as the Hebrew Bible. Yet for various reasons, these battles are not mentioned in the Bible. Or are they? https://armstronginstitute.org/706-hidden-biblical-clues-reveal-some-of-historys-greatest-conflicts
May 09, 2022•24 min•Ep. 10
#9: Debunked: The Early Philistines Are NOT Proof Against the Bible
Is the biblical description of “Philistines” prior to the 12th century B.C.E.—in fact, over half a millennium earlier —evidence of biblical fable? Many modern scholars believe it is. On today’s podcast, host Brent Nagtegaal interviews Christopher Eames to examine how the textual evidence from the Bible itself answers the question. https://armstronginstitute.org/699-debunked-the-early-philistines-are-not-proof-against-the-bible...
Apr 25, 2022•24 min•Ep. 9
#8: Evidence of Israel in Egypt—From the ‘Egypt’ in Israel
Debate over events aside, the detailed, eyewitness-style, Egyptianized language within the Torah points clearly to an Israelite experience in Egypt. Evidence of Israel in Egypt—From the ‘Egypt’ in Israel
Apr 11, 2022•27 min•Ep. 8
#7: 2,600-Year-Old Wine Jars, Vanilla and the Book of Jeremiah
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority have just released surprising findings from a chemical analysis of sixth-century B.C.E. wine jars recently discovered in the City of David. It turns out that Jerusalem’s elites enjoyed their wine with a touch of vanilla. New Discovery: Jerusalem Elites Were Imbibing on Vanilla-Laced Wine Before City’s Fall...
Apr 04, 2022•43 min•Ep. 7
#6: Interview: The Most Important Inscription Ever Discovered in Biblical Archaeology?
On today’s podcast, host Brent Nagtegaal talks with Dr. Stripling about the newly discovered Ebal inscription and how it could revolutionize our understanding of when the Bible was written. https://armstronginstitute.org/687-interview-the-most-important-inscription-ever-discovered-in-biblical-archaeology
Mar 27, 2022•33 min•Ep. 6
#5: A Big Week Ahead in Biblical Archaeology
Later this week, scholars will present their reading of an ancient curse tablet discovered on Mt Ebal. https://armstronginstitute.org/683-a-big-week-ahead-in-biblical-archaeology
Mar 20, 2022•49 min•Ep. 5
#4: Biblical Prophets Amos and Jeremiah Proved Correct on Philistine Origins
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses a recent article by Ashkelon excavator Dr. Daniel Master in Biblical Archaeology Review that shows how dna evidence finally put to rest any debate about the Philistine origins. Biblical Prophets Amos and Jeremiah Proved Correct on Philistine Origins
Feb 28, 2022•44 min•Ep. 4
#3: The Book of Jonah: Fact or Fiction?
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal interviews archaeologist Christopher Eames to discuss the historical evidence supporting the biblical account. https://armstronginstitute.org/664-the-book-of-jonah-fact-or-fiction
Feb 14, 2022•33 min•Ep. 3
#2: Interview: Joshua, Mount Ebal and the Discovery of an Ancient Hebrew Amulet
On today’s podcast, Dr. Stripling joins host Brent Nagtegaal to discuss some amazing discoveries from excavation dumps on Mt Ebal that could reshape archaeology discussion regarding the period of Joshua’s conquest https://armstronginstitute.org/658-interview-joshua-mount-ebal-and-the-discovery-of-an-ancient-hebrew-amulet
Feb 02, 2022•34 min•Ep. 2
#1: Rethinking the Search for Kings David and Solomon
One of the great debates in the world of biblical archaeology is about the historicity of the biblical kingdom of kings David and Solomon. Many would say the evidence for such kingdoms is provided exclusively by the grand structures they left behind. But are other metrics of empire being overlooked? On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal interviews Christopher Eames about his recent article in Let the Stones Speak in which he discusses further evidence for the biblical kingdom.
Jan 16, 2022•33 min•Ep. 1
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