An archaeological journey from Solomon and back again

Together, archaeology and biblical history tell the remarkable story of ancient Shiloh.

Some argue that there is no biblical link between Nimrod and the tower of Babel. Is this true?

It’s a complex question to answer—and there are countless theories about this man’s identity.

For nearly 60 years, we’ve been operating in Jerusalem. In that time, we have had the opportunity to be a part of some rich history.

Has the site of Joshua’s altar been discovered?

The 10th-century B.C.E Large Stone Structure (“David’s Palace”) is in blue, interlocking with and supported by the buttressing Stepped Stone Structure in yellow.

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.

AIBA’s Christopher Eames presents the first full accounting of Jerusalem inscriptions from the Iron ii period at the distinguished “Epigraphy in Judah” conference in Jerusalem.

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

The upcoming excavation at Shiloh may reveal the resting place of the biblical tabernacle, says dig director Dr. Scott Stripling.

After a four-year hiatus, we recently renewed archaeological excavations on the Ophel.

The Temple Mount Sifting Project has produced some remarkable finds. The discoveries are diverse—from arrowheads to astragals—and unique, including items made of gold!

On today’s program, Prof Michael Langlois joins host Brent Nagtegaal to discuss the Mesha Stele along with current scholarship’s unscientific reluctance to accept the historicity of King David.

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.

The latest from the Ophel excavation in Jerusalem

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.

We talk with the City of David Foundation’s Ze’ev Orenstein about an excavation two decades in the making.

Does the archaeological evidence match the conquest account?

On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal interviews archaeologist Christopher Eames to discuss the historical evidence supporting the biblical account.

Debate over events aside, the detailed, eyewitness-style, Egyptianized language within the Torah points clearly to an Israelite experience in Egypt.