Later this week, scholars will present their reading of an ancient curse tablet discovered on Mt Ebal. This discovery may turn out to be the greatest discovery in biblical archaeology of the past decade. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal previews the context of the tablet discovery. He also reviews author Andrew Lawler’s latest article which takes aim at archaeologists who would dare use the Bible as a scientific resource.

Does a new pottery reading reveal the connection between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon?

It’s a commonly cited name for the area between the City of David and the Temple Mount. But what does this enigmatic word really mean?

Twenty-five hundred years after his reign, a handful of archaeological discoveries bring this biblical governor of Samaria back to life.

From an Exodus-period pharaoh’s tomb to a depiction of one of Jerusalem’s greatest kings—here are the new discoveries that caught our eye.

Did King Solomon build the Ophel gatehouse?

A compelling new study shows Jerusalem at the time of David and Solomon was more a bustling city than a quiet village.

A brief on the arch-adversary of the Jewish people

AIBA staff make a 3D map of Israel in preparation for the upcoming ‘Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered’ exhibit.

Did you know that our modern English alphabet is derived from the same one used by the ancient Israelites? (Part 3)

A case of numeric exaggeration using a symbolic number? Is it reason to discount a literal interpretation of the 1 Kings 6:1 Exodus timeline?

Some uncanny parallels among the Semitic rulers of Lower Egypt—right down to their individual names

Interview with Dr. Daniel Vainstub

It’s a common charge, that the presence of Aramaic in certain biblical texts is “proof” of late authorship. But with the book of Jonah, it’s rather more nuanced …

From an Exodus-period pharaoh’s tomb to a depiction of one of Jerusalem’s greatest kings—here are the new discoveries that caught our eye.

The visiting Hebrew University professor addresses Armstrong College students at our campus headquarters in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Relive the opening by listening to the speeches by Deputy Minister Michael Oren, archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar and Mr. Gerald Flurry.

The latest foolhardy attack to take down biblical kings David and Solomon

A compelling new study reveals the three chunks of the famous stele to be the work of two scribes.