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Uncovering the Bible’s Hidden Backstory: Archaeology brings Scripture to life.
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Amanda Hope Haley makes biblical archaeology accessible and faith-affirming, showing how archaeological discoveries deepen our understanding of Scripture rather than disproving it.
• Harvard-educated biblical archaeologist specializing in Iron Age history
• Biblical archaeology contextualizes Scripture by helping modern readers understand ancient cultural settings
• Archaeological discoveries like the Dead Sea Scrolls provide crucial third perspectives on biblical text discrepancies
• David wasn't a weak child but a skilled warrior proficient with tactical sling weapons
• Goliath was likely about six-and-a-half feet tall according to the oldest reliable texts
• Understanding your Bible's translation sources provides important interpretive context
• Archaeological evidence consistently confirms biblical descriptions of places, cultures and artifacts
• Faith requires trusting God with what we cannot see or comprehend
Amanda's book "Stones Still Speak" releases September 23rd. You can find her podcast "The Red-Haired Archaeologist" wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with her on social media at Amanda Hope Haley.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Amanda Hope Haley (00:00:00)
2. Biblical Archaeology and Her Journey (00:06:36)
3. Understanding Archaeological Tells and Layers (00:12:41)
4. Contextualizing Scripture Through Archaeology (00:17:04)
5. The Rosetta Stone and Dead Sea Scrolls (00:22:35)
6. David and Goliath: The Real Story (00:29:54)
7. Reading the Bible with Fresh Eyes (00:35:54)
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