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Thus far, in my articles and my 2023 book, The Word Set in Stone: How Archaeology, Science, and History Back Up the Bible, I have documented I provide extrabiblical documentation for ten kings of Judah & Israel, adding to my 15 previous similar efforts, for a total of 25 out of 42, or 60% "outside" verification.
I will be drawing heavily from an article written by the eminent Bible scholar and historian Edwin M. Yamauchi, entitled, "The Archaeological Background I present several evidences from secular historical accounts & archaeology that back up the historical trustworthiness of the book of Ezra from the 5th century B.C.
This excerpt is the first four-and-a-half pages of Chapter Eleven (“King David Versus King Arthur”) of my book, The Word Set in Stone: How Archaeology, Excerpt about King David, from my book, "The Word Set in Stone: How Archaeology, Science, and History Back up the Bible" (Catholic Answers Press, 3-15-23).
An episode of 'World's Greatest Cemeteries' filmed last summer is part of the second season available on PBS app Feb. 19.
The Marketplace of Ideas at The Times of Israel