Pithos Inscription from the Ophel, Jerusalem
Ouria Tadmor/Copyright: Eilat Mazar
Archaeological evidence of the famous biblical Queen of Sheba and her visit to Jerusalem during the reign of Solomon (1 Kings 10) has remained elusive. That is, up until now—thanks to a new reanalysis of the enigmatic Ophel pithos inscription, conducted by expert epigrapher Dr. Daniel Vainstub.
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal interviews Dr. Vainstub about his new reading of the inscription and its connection to the biblical narrative.
Show Notes
Temple Incense From the Queen of Sheba? Reanalysis of the Ophel Pithos Inscription
Dr. Daniel Vainstub Paper, “Incense from Sheba for the Jerusalem Temple”
