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Friday, December 2, 2011

Archeology and the Bible

"It may be categorically stated that no archeological discovery has ever controverted a biblical reference.  Scores of archeological findings have been made which confirm in clear outline or in exact detail historical statements in the Bible.  And by the same token, proper evaluation of Biblical descriptions has othen led to amazing discoveries."  Rabbi Nelson Glueck

Nelson Glueck (b. 1900, USA - d. 1971) was a Reform Rabbi and an archeologist.  He served from 1947 until his death as the president of Hebrew Union College.  His work led directly to the discovery of 1500 ancient sites.

Some of the places which modern archeology said did not exist but which have now been found by following Biblical descriptions are:
Hattusas, capital of the Hittite Empire
King David's castle
Nehemiah's wall
The water tunnel under Jerusalem's wall
The Pool of Siloam

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