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.
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
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
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
And evidence of Amos’s earthquake discovered in Jerusalem Click HERE to watch the video
JERUSALEM – Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered remains of the eastern wall of the ancient city from 2,700 years ago. From the same period, they also uncovered remains of a domesticated pig, ready to be carved up for a non-kosher meal.In today’s program, archaeologist Brent Nagtegaal discusses the parallels between these Jerusalem discoveries and the Bible. He also speaks about his recent experience volunteering on the excavation of Khirbet el-Ra’i. https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1300-domesticated-pigs-city-walls-and-the-real-reason-jerusalem-wasnt-conquered-by-sennacherib
For the first time in history, archaeologists excavating in southern Israel have uncovered an inscription bearing the name of a biblical period judge. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal visits the excavation site of Khirbet Al-Ra’i to talk with leader archaeologist Dr. Yosef Garfinkel of Hebrew University about the discovery. More - https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1290-jerubbaal-alias-of-biblical-judge-gideon-discovered-in-southern-israel
A look at the all-too-common problem of rushing to claim Bible error—and what biblical archaeology was originally intended to be Full post
Iran is confidently riding a wave of belief that God is strongly endorsing their biblically prophesied push for power in the Middle East. https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1275-radical-islams-new-president
An inside look at some of Dr. Mazar’s most significant archaeological discoveries. It is recommended to watch the video. Click on the following link. https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1265-digging-with-dr-eilat-mazar
This was not a war to defeat Israel; it was fought to win the hearts and minds of both the Palestinians in the West Bank and, crucially, the 1.2 million Arab citizens of Israel. https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1249-hamas-emerges-victorious-after-gaza-war
On today’s program host Brent Nagtegaal talks with Dr. Kingsley about his journey of discovery on the trail of King Solomon’s maritime ventures. www.wreckwatchmag.com
JERUSALEM - The final anti-Israel action of the Obama presidency turns into the opening scene of the Biden Administration’s Jerusalem policy. https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1237-obamas-third-term-supporting-an-arab-takeover-of-east-jerusalem
Over the past week, violent riots between Arabs and Jews have upset the peace of Jerusalem. What could be next? https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1225-where-jerusalem-violence-is-leading
A 3,500-year-old piece of writing discovered at Tel Lachish is the earliest alphabetic script ever found in the land of Israel https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1220-moses-era-writing-discovered-in-israel
EILAT, ISRAEL - Israel’s recent attacks in the Red Sea expose Iran’s prophesied takeover. https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1216-the-red-sea-in-bible-prophecy
Remnants of a massive 2000-year-old arch jutting out of Jerusalem’s Western Wall have long puzzled archaeologists as to its purpose. Now, Jerusalem archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar has a brand new theory: The arch was part of a monumental four-way staircase, a structure completely unique among ancient classical architecture. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal describes this amazing interpretation as documented in Dr. Mazar’s recently published book, Over the Crossroads of Time: Jerusalem’s Temple Mount Monumental Staircases.
JERUSALEM - A leaked copy of America’s roadmap to resetting ties with the Palestinians shows how Biden’s policy could lead to the prophesied split between the United States and Israel.
Israel must be fuming. On March 11, unnamed United States officials released bombshell information to the Wall Street Journal stating that since 2019, Israel has targeted at least a dozen Iranian vessels bound for Syria. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal connects the recent attacks with the timing of the WSJ story. Put together, they reveal that the U.S. is once again attempting to justify empowering Iran at the expense of its ally Israel. https://watchjerusalem.co.il/1183-bidens-pr-campaign-to-paint-israel-as-an-aggressor