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Israel Prize-winning Bible scholar dives into Shavuot scroll's meaning, laments lack of biblical literacy in secular society, but sees hope in anti-judicial overhaul demonstrations
From the blog of Julian Alper at The Times of Israel
Independence Day is nothing new. Israel celebrated its first way back in biblical times.
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.
The wicked reign of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel is summarized in the Bible as follows: 1 Kings 16:29-33 (RSV) In the thirty-eighth year of Asa king of I offer various archaeological evidences of the time-period and various aspects and events regarding wicked King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, in the 9th c. B.C.