Let the Stones Speak brings you archaeology from a biblical perspective. Host Brent Nagtegaal is on location in Jerusalem to give you the most important developments happening on the ground—and emerging from beneath it. Nagtegaal is a contributor for ArmstrongInstitute.org.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#40: Interview: The Moat of Ancient Jerusalem
17:29
17:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:29
The Givati Parking Lot excavations at the northwestern edge of the City of David have upended our ideas about what ancient Jerusalem looked like. A sensational new discovery has revealed the city had a moat. Not one that contained water but rather a monumental artificial valley that separated the northern part of the city (the Ophel and Temple Moun…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#39: Tel Shiloh 2024: End-of-Season Interview With Dr. Scott Stripling
17:46
17:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:46
Shiloh is famous as the location of the biblical tabernacle. Archaeological excavations have been taking place annually on the north side of the ancient tel. Excavation director Dr. Scott Stripling believes his team may have found remains from the tabernacle itself, as well as the city gate and sacrificial deposits. In this end-of-season interview,…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#38: Key Takeaways From a Revolutionary Carbon-dating Study of Biblical Jerusalem
46:56
46:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:56
Over the past decade, archaeologists and scientists have collected and analyzed carbon samples from archaeological strata dating from 3,000 years ago—the time of the biblical kings of King David’s dynasty. Now, the results are finally in. What it revealed is a stunning overlap between biblical history and who built what in Jerusalem during the time…
…
continue reading
Can you confirm the identity of Moses in Egyptian history? Can you confirm the identity of Moses in Egyptian history? There is one particular princely individual in the New Kingdom Period who remarkably parallels the biblical account of Moses. The similarities are so close, one key proponent believes the evidence is secure. Has the question of Mose…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#36: Mesha Stele: The Second 'House of David' Inscription
37:19
37:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:19
On today’s program, Prof Michael Langlois joins host Brent Nagtegaal to discuss the Mesha Stele along with current scholarship’s unscientific reluctance to accept the historicity of King David. https://armstronginstitute.org/1051-mesha-stele-the-second-house-of-david-inscription
…
continue reading
The Bible describes several peculiar architectural features of Solomon’s temple and palace complex. Remarkable parallels to these features were discovered on a 3,000-year-old strange stone model at Khirbet Qeiyafa. On today’s program, Let the Stones Speak host Christopher Eames interviews Dr. Madeleine Mumcuoglu, a lead researcher of the shrine mod…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#34: Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Finds of 2023
45:14
45:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:14
Another year in biblical archaeology is behind us—and a big year it was, particularly in discoveries and research relating to kings David and Solomon. https://armstronginstitute.org/980-top-10-biblical-archaeology-discoveries-of-2023
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#33: King David-Era Outpost Discovered in Southern Israel
36:26
36:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:26
For today’s program, Let the Stones Speak host Brent Nagtegaal traveled to Ein Hatzeva, located in southern Israel, to interview Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologist Dr. Tali Erickson-Gini at what she believes is one of the many military outposts dating to King David’s time. https://armstronginstitute.org/969-outposts-built-by-king-david-disc…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#32: Did the Massive Copper Mines of Edom Empower the Kingdom of David and Solomon?
1:06:47
1:06:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:47
On today’s podcast, host Brent Nagtegaal talks to Professor Ben-Yosef about how the copper production site in Timna—as well as the wider Aravah Valley area—could have contributed to the power and wealth of the kingdom of David and Solomon, as well as the Edomites. https://armstronginstitute.org/966-did-the-massive-copper-mines-of-edom-empower-the-k…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#31: Beautiful Ceiling Panel From Time of Jesus Unearthed Near Temple Mount
18:04
18:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:04
This amazing discovery was made on one of the final days of the Ophel excavation in Jerusalem. On this program, host Brent Nagtegaal speaks with dig codirector Dr. Orit Peleg-Barkat, one of the world’s foremost experts on Second Temple Period architecture, about the ornate ceiling panel. VIDEO HERE -www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7VFJatNxqs…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#30: Jerusalem Inscriptions From the Time of the Biblical Kings
28:05
28:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:05
AIBA's Christopher Eames presents the first full accounting of Jerusalem inscriptions from the Iron ii period at the distinguished “Epigraphy in Judah” conference in Jerusalem. VIDEO HERE
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#29: The Curse Tablet from Joshua’s Altar on Mount Ebal
24:14
24:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:14
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal interviews the lead author of the paper, archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling, about the discovery and its final publication. Video Here https://armstronginstitute.org/897-the-curse-tablet-from-joshuas-altar-on-mount-ebal
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#28: Jerusalem Ophel Excavation 2023 Preview
16:17
16:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
16:17
Interview with excavation director Prof. Uzi Leibner VIDEO HERE
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#27: Touring the Bible’s Buried Cities: Megiddo
13:57
13:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:57
A journey through one of the most important sites in biblical archaeology Video HERE
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#26: Jerusalem Inscription Proves Link Between King Solomon and Sheba
22:03
22:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:03
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal interviews Dr. Vainstub about his new reading of the inscription and its connection to the biblical narrative. https://armstronginstitute.org/888-jerusalem-inscription-proves-link-between-king-solomon-and-sheba
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#24: King Darius in Israel: An Almost Amazing Archaeological Discovery
44:57
44:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:57
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal talks about how an honest archaeological mistake led to an all-too-wonderful discovery. Then he discusses how the famous Persian king was critical in the construction of the second temple in Jerusalem. https://armstronginstitute.org/871-king-darius-in-israel-an-almost-amazing-archaeological-discovery…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#23: Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Finds of 2022
42:29
42:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:29
A somewhat belated discussion about another amazing year of discovery https://armstronginstitute.org/861-top-10-biblical-archaeology-finds-of-2022
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#22: Excavation of the Entire Siloam Pool Begins
26:32
26:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:32
We talk with the City of David Foundation's Ze'ev Orenstein about an excavation two decades in the making. https://armstronginstitute.org/858-excavation-of-the-entire-siloam-pool-begins
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#21: Touring the Bible’s Buried Cities: Gezer
25:43
25:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:43
A journey through one of the most important sites in biblical archaeology https://armstronginstitute.org/854-touring-the-bibles-buried-cities-gezer
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#20: Investigating King Solomon’s Jerusalem Gatehouse
22:47
22:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:47
One of the most important archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem is the Ophel Gatehouse, uncovered by the late Dr. Eilat Mazar. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal takes you on a tour of the gatehouse and discusses its 10th-century B.C.E. dating. https://armstronginstitute.org/836-investigating-king-solomons-jerusalem-gatehouse…
…
continue reading
On today's program, host Brent Nagtegaal speaks with archaeologist Christopher Eames about four ancient gatehouses that have been attributed to King Solomon's era. https://armstronginstitute.org/830-king-solomons-gates
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#18: Rare 2,000-Year-Old Silver Half-Shekel Coin Discovered in Jerusalem
23:09
23:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:09
Following a careful cleaning process, a new discovery can be revealed to the public: an exceptionally rare silver half-shekel coin, from Year 3 of the Great Revolt. On today's program, we talk with Dr. Yoav Farhi who analyzed the coin. https://armstronginstitute.org/817-extremely-rare-silver-coin-from-year-three-of-the-great-revolt-unveiled…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#17: Prof. Yosef Garfinkel Presents Earliest Alphabetical Inscription
27:20
27:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:20
And a second “House of David” inscription confirmed https://armstronginstitute.org/804-prof-yosef-garfinkel-presents-earliest-alphabetical-inscription
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#16: King Hezekiah’s Monumental Jerusalem Inscription
33:52
33:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:52
And a new tool in biblical archaeology: archaeomagnetism https://armstronginstitute.org/791-king-hezekiahs-monumental-jerusalem-inscription
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#15: The Ishmael Papyrus, a Silver Shekel and a Fully Stocked 3,300-Year-Old Tomb
32:01
32:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:01
Protecting antiquities from looters and illicit markets continues to be a problem in Israel. Yet in the past week, Israel has announced the repatriation of two key discoveries: a First Temple Period papyrus and a silver shekel from the fourth year of the Great Revolt. https://armstronginstitute.org/763-the-ishmael-papyrus-a-silver-shekel-and-a-full…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#14: Interview: 2,600-Year-Old Ornate Ivories Discovered in Jerusalem
26:14
26:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:14
This week, host Brent Nagtegaal spoke with Givati dig co-director Dr. Yiftah Shalev about the ivory discovery, as well as other unique biblical-period finds from the excavation. https://armstronginstitute.org/758-interview-2600-year-old-ornate-ivories-discovered-in-jerusalem
…
continue reading
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal goes to Tel Lachish to talk with excavation director Prof. Yosef Garfinkel about his team’s discoveries at the site from the time of Rehoboam, as well as to preview his new excavations set to begin on June 26, 2022.
…
continue reading
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal takes you on a tour of Gezer, highlighting the latest evidence supporting Solomonic-period construction. https://armstronginstitute.org/717-and-solomon-built-gezer
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#11: Will the Location of the Tabernacle Soon Be Discovered at Tel Shiloh?
27:54
27:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:54
The upcoming excavation at Shiloh may reveal the resting place of the biblical tabernacle, says dig director Dr. Scott Stripling. https://armstronginstitute.org/708-will-the-location-of-the-tabernacle-be-soon-discovered-at-tel-shiloh-13-10
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#10: Hidden Biblical Clues Reveal History’s Greatest Conflicts
24:22
24:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:22
History records several major, famous conflicts that took place during the same chronological window as the Hebrew Bible. Yet for various reasons, these battles are not mentioned in the Bible. Or are they? https://armstronginstitute.org/706-hidden-biblical-clues-reveal-some-of-historys-greatest-conflicts…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#9: Debunked: The Early Philistines Are NOT Proof Against the Bible
24:17
24:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:17
Is the biblical description of “Philistines” prior to the 12th century B.C.E.—in fact, over half a millennium earlier—evidence of biblical fable? Many modern scholars believe it is. On today’s podcast, host Brent Nagtegaal interviews Christopher Eames to examine how the textual evidence from the Bible itself answers the question. https://armstrongi…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#8: Evidence of Israel in Egypt—From the ‘Egypt’ in Israel
27:03
27:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:03
Debate over events aside, the detailed, eyewitness-style, Egyptianized language within the Torah points clearly to an Israelite experience in Egypt. Evidence of Israel in Egypt—From the ‘Egypt’ in Israel
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#7: 2,600-Year-Old Wine Jars, Vanilla and the Book of Jeremiah
43:03
43:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:03
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority have just released surprising findings from a chemical analysis of sixth-century B.C.E. wine jars recently discovered in the City of David. It turns out that Jerusalem’s elites enjoyed their wine with a touch of vanilla. New Discovery: Jerusalem Elites Were Imbibing on Vanill…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#6: Interview: The Most Important Inscription Ever Discovered in Biblical Archaeology?
33:15
33:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:15
On today’s podcast, host Brent Nagtegaal talks with Dr. Stripling about the newly discovered Ebal inscription and how it could revolutionize our understanding of when the Bible was written. https://armstronginstitute.org/687-interview-the-most-important-inscription-ever-discovered-in-biblical-archaeology…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#5: A Big Week Ahead in Biblical Archaeology
48:55
48:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:55
Later this week, scholars will present their reading of an ancient curse tablet discovered on Mt Ebal. https://armstronginstitute.org/683-a-big-week-ahead-in-biblical-archaeology
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#4: Biblical Prophets Amos and Jeremiah Proved Correct on Philistine Origins
44:12
44:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:12
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses a recent article by Ashkelon excavator Dr. Daniel Master in Biblical Archaeology Review that shows how dna evidence finally put to rest any debate about the Philistine origins. Biblical Prophets Amos and Jeremiah Proved Correct on Philistine Origins
…
continue reading
On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal interviews archaeologist Christopher Eames to discuss the historical evidence supporting the biblical account. https://armstronginstitute.org/664-the-book-of-jonah-fact-or-fiction
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#2: Interview: Joshua, Mount Ebal and the Discovery of an Ancient Hebrew Amulet
33:44
33:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:44
On today’s podcast, Dr. Stripling joins host Brent Nagtegaal to discuss some amazing discoveries from excavation dumps on Mt Ebal that could reshape archaeology discussion regarding the period of Joshua’s conquest https://armstronginstitute.org/658-interview-joshua-mount-ebal-and-the-discovery-of-an-ancient-hebrew-amulet…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
#1: Rethinking the Search for Kings David and Solomon
32:43
32:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:43
One of the great debates in the world of biblical archaeology is about the historicity of the biblical kingdom of kings David and Solomon. Many would say the evidence for such kingdoms is provided exclusively by the grand structures they left behind. But are other metrics of empire being overlooked? On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal intervie…
…
continue reading