46 min
Archaeology and the Gospels The Two Testaments
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Archaeology and the Gospels with Dr. James Strange
Dr. James Strange (Samford University) talks to us about archaeology and the gospels. We discuss:
* The Shikhin excavation project in Israel
* Oil lamp production in the first century
* How archaeologists relate archaeology and the text of the gospels
* How an archaeologist may read Matthew 5:14-15, including:
* "You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid" (v. 14)
* "People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket" (v. 15)
* The function, structure, and significance of synagogues
Enter the Giveaway
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* Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods. 2 Volumes. Fortress, 2014/2015.
To enter, look out for the giveaway posts on social media. Follow us, like, and share/retweet the giveaway post on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Giveaway closes Monday, April 24. USA only.
Other Relevant Works
* Excavating the Land of Jesus: How Archaeologists Study the People of the Gospels. Eerdmans, 2023 (forthcoming).
This Week’s Blurb
In this episode, James Strange recommends:
* The older version of the 5 inch Marshalltown trowel
* Friends of ASOR Webinars (American Society of Overseas Research)
* Just So You Know by E.R. Brown (Youtube channel on archaeology and the Bible)
Next Week
That’s a wrap for our season through Deuteronomy and Matthew. You can find all our episodes at thetwotestaments.com.
Stay tuned for our upcoming season this fall. We will take you on a guided journey through The Twelve Prophets (i.e., the Minor Prophets) and The Revelation to John.Click here to meet our guides through Deuteronomy and Matthew.
Subscribe and don't miss an episode
The Two Testaments takes you on a guided journey through Scripture with leading experts on the Bible, hosted by Rony Kozman and Will Kynes
Visit our website at thetwotestaments.com, where you can subscribe, access all episodes, and meet our guides through Scripture. Sign up now so you don’t miss an episode.Find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Vurbl, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts.
You can also watch us on Youtube.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thetwotestaments.substack.com
Archaeology and the Gospels with Dr. James Strange
Dr. James Strange (Samford University) talks to us about archaeology and the gospels. We discuss:
* The Shikhin excavation project in Israel
* Oil lamp production in the first century
* How archaeologists relate archaeology and the text of the gospels
* How an archaeologist may read Matthew 5:14-15, including:
* "You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid" (v. 14)
* "People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket" (v. 15)
* The function, structure, and significance of synagogues
Enter the Giveaway
This post contains affiliate links
* Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods. 2 Volumes. Fortress, 2014/2015.
To enter, look out for the giveaway posts on social media. Follow us, like, and share/retweet the giveaway post on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Giveaway closes Monday, April 24. USA only.
Other Relevant Works
* Excavating the Land of Jesus: How Archaeologists Study the People of the Gospels. Eerdmans, 2023 (forthcoming).
This Week’s Blurb
In this episode, James Strange recommends:
* The older version of the 5 inch Marshalltown trowel
* Friends of ASOR Webinars (American Society of Overseas Research)
* Just So You Know by E.R. Brown (Youtube channel on archaeology and the Bible)
Next Week
That’s a wrap for our season through Deuteronomy and Matthew. You can find all our episodes at thetwotestaments.com.
Stay tuned for our upcoming season this fall. We will take you on a guided journey through The Twelve Prophets (i.e., the Minor Prophets) and The Revelation to John.Click here to meet our guides through Deuteronomy and Matthew.
Subscribe and don't miss an episode
The Two Testaments takes you on a guided journey through Scripture with leading experts on the Bible, hosted by Rony Kozman and Will Kynes
Visit our website at thetwotestaments.com, where you can subscribe, access all episodes, and meet our guides through Scripture. Sign up now so you don’t miss an episode.Find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Vurbl, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts.
You can also watch us on Youtube.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thetwotestaments.substack.com
46 min