#197: Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Discoveries of 2021

#197: Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Discoveries of 2021

While COVID-19 may be slowing down the world, it isn’t slowing down biblical archaeology! Here are our picks for the top 10 discoveries in ascending order of significance.

#196: Unearthing David’s City and Defending Dr. Eilat Mazar

On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal addresses many of journalist Andrew Lawler’s claims, defending the scientific integrity of Dr. Mazar’s work. https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1399-unearthing-davids-city-and-defending-dr-eilat-mazar [https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1399-unearthing-davids-city-and-defending-dr-eilat-mazar]

#195: An Ancient Judean Toilet Seat—and Proof of Nehemiah’s Wall

In the first half of today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the effort the Associated Press went to in order to blot out any connection of the discovery to the Bible. Then, using an example of a recent article about Persian period Jerusalem, Nagtegaal talks about the ease with which archaeologists themselves can dismiss discoveries that provide corroboratory evidence for the Bible. https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1364-an-ancient-judean-toilet-seat-and-proof-of-nehemiahs-wall [https://soundcloud.com/watchjerusalem/an-ancient-judean-toilet-seatand-proof-of-nehemiahs-wall]

#194: Debating King David

An interview with Prof. Yosef Garfinkel WATCH VIDEO HERE [https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1356-debating-king-david]

#193: Iran’s Role in the Taliban’s Takeover of Afghanistan

On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal shows how Iran has backed the Taliban for years as it pushed for the fall of the Afghan government and the surrender of United States forces. VIDEO HERE - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1325-irans-role-in-the-talibans-takeover-of-afghanistan [https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1325-irans-role-in-the-talibans-takeover-of-afghanistan]