How Oklahoma became a destination for some of Israel’s most precious artifacts

Are we using the right metrics to judge the United Monarchy?

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.

As politicians seek to sign away chunks of Israeli territory, the stones cry out about Israel’s link to the land and testify of the Bible’s authenticity.

If so, were they the glorious kings the Bible describes, or just small-time chieftains?

The next wonder of the ancient world lies only a few meters beneath the surface, waiting to be revealed.

Textual critics claim the Song of Songs is a late composition, certainly not the 10th-century b.c.e. product of King Solomon. They are wrong, says Prof. Gabriel Barkay.

On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal speaks to Hebrew University Archaeologist Prof. Yosef Garfinkel about a recently discovered city wall at Lachish during his excavations in collaboration with Prof. Hoo-Goo Kang of Seoul Jangsin University, Korea. The interview occurred on the sidelines of the American Schools for Oversees Research annual meeting held in Boston in late November.

‘House of David’ inscription to be displayed at ‘Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered’ exhibit in Oklahoma

Four cities, four gates: Are the similarities and dating enough evidence to support a Solomonic kingdom?

Recent Israeli archaeological development corroborates biblical descriptions of King David and King Solomon.

Was Solomon a significant king ruling over a vast, wealthy empire? The Bible says he was. What does archaeology say? A journey begins at the gates …

An archaeological journey from Solomon and back again

Did King Solomon build the Ophel gatehouse?

A new study of a pithos inscription, found during the 2012 Ophel excavation, concludes that it contained incense from southern Arabia—paralleling the biblical account of the Queen of Sheba’s visit to Jerusalem.

A lost opportunity to discuss the dramatic discoveries in ancient Jerusalem

One of the most turbulent times in Israel’s history—the division of the united kingdom—is confirmed in the archaeological record.