#1692
2020-01-02
The Friends of the Israel Antiquities Authority
With Emily Master
Many of the archaeologists we talk with and talk about are connected to the Israel Antiquities Authority, and many of the excavations we discuss are connected to the Israel Antiquities Authority. So when I found out about this organization, I wanted to learn more. As their website says, “The Friends of the Israel Antiquities Authority is a U.S. based 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to raise awareness and provide financial support to the Israel Antiquities Authority through the promotion of archaeological research, initiation of exhibitions outside of Israel, and sponsorship of activities that share the antiquities and heritage of the Holy Land with as many people as possible.”
tags: Israel Antiquities Authority Archaeology
#1691
2019-12-27
Top 10 Stories of Biblical Archaeology for 2019
With Gordon Govier
A lot of great discoveries in the year just past and I review my picks for ten of the most significant Biblical Archaeology stories of the year. This is the list that I annually put together for Christianity Today.
tags: Pilgrim Road Emmaus Natan-Melech Adonijah bullae
#1690
2019-12-11
The Givati Car Park Excavation
With Yiftah Shalev
Located between the Temple Mount and the City of David area, the Givati Car Park Excavation has been going on for the last 12 years, methodically removing layer after layer of accumulated history. We have reported on some of the exciting discoveries of that period, including a horde of Byzantine gold coins, the palace of Queen Helene of Adiabene, the figurine of a boxer, and most recently the seal impression (bulla) of Natan-Melech, servant of the king, who is mentioned in the Bible. Finally, we have the opportunity to discuss the excavation with one of the co-directors, Yiftah Shalev, of the Israel Antiquities Authority. We can learn some of the background of the excavation, how the focus is changing with new leadership, and some of the advanced techniques and technology being used.
tags: Givati Dung Gate Tyropean Valley City of David Natan Melech Bulla
#1689
2019-12-07
The Givati Car Park Excavation
With Yiftah Shalev
Located between the Temple Mount and the City of David area, the Givati Car Park Excavation has been going on for the last 12 years, methodically removing layer after layer of accumulated history. We have reported on some of the exciting discoveries of that period, including a horde of Byzantine gold coins, the palace of Queen Helene of Adiabene, the figurine of a boxer, and most recently the seal impression (bulla) of Natan-Melech, servant of the king, who is mentioned in the Bible. Finally, we have the opportunity to discuss the excavation with one of the co-directors, Yiftah Shalev, of the Israel Antiquities Authority. We can learn some of the background of the excavation, how the focus is changing with new leadership, and some of the advanced techniques and technology being used.
tags: Givati Dung Gate Tyropean Valley City of David Natan Melech Bulla
#1688
2019-11-26
A Week in the Life of a Slave, part 2
With John Byron
A Week in the Life of a Slave is the latest release in the IVP Week in the Life series, historical fiction written by biblical scholars packed full of information about biblical archaeology and other biblical research. We talk with author John Byron, professor of New Testament at Ashland Theological Seminary about the ubiquitous slaves of the first century Roman world. This is the second half of that interview
tags: Colossae Onesimus slave Philemon Zoilos Aphrodisias