Fact-Checking The Bible Through Archaeology
Added 10.2.18. Dating to not later than the mid-90s, this episode focuses on archaeology tied to the biblical lands and times. With eminent experts rich in field-dig experience and historical perspective, Milt explores whether, in fact, the walls of Jericho really may have come tumbling down as Joshua led the attack. Or does the evidence suggest otherwise? And what about Baby Jesus? Was he really born in a manger? The larger framework around which this episode is centered is the fascinating and painstaking process by which archaeology reveals – confirms, alters, denies – historical or allegorical tales which may have been taken as truth, if not always “gospel truth.” Milt’s guests included Dennis Groh, then a Professor of the History of Christianity at Garrett Theological Seminary; and Walter Rast, then a Professor of Old Testament and Palestinian Archaeology at Valparaiso University.