Archaeology and Biblical History at Megiddo

Israel Finkelstein, co-director of Tel Aviv University's Megiddo Expedition, examines how scholars are better understanding Israel's ancient past.
Learn more about Israel Finkelstein and the Megiddo Expedition:
israelfinkelstein.wordpress.com
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This program was presented at the Getty Villa and Online on Thursday, November 17, 2022, www.getty.edu/visit/cal/event....
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[@notanemoprog]

Always great to hear from Israel Finkelstein! Thank you for sharing this

[@optimusprinceps3526]

One of my favorite places

[@QuaaludeCharlie]

Thank you .

[@Achill101]

@51:23 I hadn't heard of any finds with writing on them before, but here there is, at least, a bit of writing, a shard with two proto-canaanite letters. Together with most other writing on papyrus, which decayed, this might help to explain how a powerful kingdom like Israel could still function.

[@clarekuehn4372]

Thanks!

[@shawnharris8637]

Great stuff! The actual study should be a great read when its published.

[@jashubissachar4484]

Awesome . This was common sense.
Can't wait to read the paper.

[@chlcdny]

☆• in my opine, this was an excellent lecture, presenting critical and analytical separation of the scientific; via careful archaeological excavations; to prove or not prove; both historical and or biblical references; ex: myth of solomons horse stables? (or sum say storerooms) in 10th century megiddo; actully belonging to jeroboam in the 8th century bc(e)?. ☆• the two-three "parallel" hebrew kingdoms vying with each other for political power> northern, samaria and judah?☆origins of anti-pig consumption probably emanat -ing from within the kingdom of judahs "competition" strategies with the more northern tribal rulership?☆●° and the theory~question; symbolism of the "last battle" between good and evil earthly forces (armageddon in greek?); being centered in megiddo (correct spelling?) may refer to an earlier? murder on the site, of king josiah by foreign agents, were presented clearly and honestly. ☆• well done.☆● paix il mondo. ♡○●