http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A9914268 "Summary Although the archaeological evidence leaves no doubt that King David of Israel was a real historical figure; and that Goliath was a name extant in the region at the same time, there is as yet no proof that a giant named Goliath fought with the future King David and was slain. For those interested in 'the Bible as history', it is interesting to note the extent to which modern archaeology is able to uphold even the most ancient of biblical texts." David Christainsen Newton, Mass. USA Other posts:
• Jordan wants the Dead Sea Scrolls back from Israel
• Qumran was an Essene monastery based on Broshi/Eshel review of Magness • Egypt tombs suggest pyramids not built by slaves • Discussion of when DSS ToR lived on basis of 4Q171; what archaeologists should know • Nym-shift from Crunch to Meteorologist; What archaeologists should know about Essenes, be they at Qumran or not • The archaeological evidence, such as it is, for the Historical King David • Relation between DSS & NT is decisive for understanding that First Christians associated with Zealots • Most ancient Hebrew biblical inscription deciphered • Carbondating to assess Christian connections to DSS • Vermes instructive for his errors / Doughty reviews Thiering / List of Thiering publications • Is the Bible true? Greek archaeologist offers insight, advice to Christians |