UNIT 6
Biblical Archaeology
New Testament Archaeology
The New Testament of the Bible records the history of the new Church, beginning shortly before the birth of Jesus. However, this important record is under attack by Archaeologists who have claimed that the Biblical account of history is inaccurate or even fictitious. Key events in Christianity, such as the crucifixion, have been challenged on archaeological grounds because no records of the Roman governor Pontius Pilate had been found. This lesson will review several well known Biblical events and figures that can now be substantiated by recent archaeological investigations, including the very resurrection of the Christ.
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Old Testament Archaeology - Part 1 - The Bible and Ancient History Unite
The Old Testament of the Bible contains rich and interesting accounts of God's people that span more than 4000 years. However, this important historic record is under attack by crtics and archaeologists who have claimed that the Biblical account of history is inaccurate or even fictitious. It has been claimed that the text itself must have been corrupted by scribes who copied the text for thousands of years. In addition, prominent nations mentioned in the Bible from the Hittites to the House of David, and featured events such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah have been claimed inventions of the Biblical authors. This multimedia presentation answers these challenges. When archaeological evidence is examined, once again we see that science supports the historicity of the Bible.
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Old Testament Archaeology - Part 2 - Synchronizing Biblical and Egyptian History
The Old Testament of the Bible contains rich and interesting accounts of God's people that span more than 4000 years. However, this important historic record is under attack by critics and archaeologists who have claimed that the Biblical account of history is inaccurate or even fictitious. Well known events and people such as Joseph, the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, and the conquest of Jericho have been challenged on archaeological grounds. This multimedia presentation answers these challenges. We will review the events surrounding the Birth of the nation of Israel and their conquestion of the Holy Land. When archaeological evidence is examined, once again we see that science supports the historicity of the Bible.
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