Note: When it came time to write the acknowledgement for my thesis, I struggled to mention everyone I wanted to thank. My others could and should be mentioned. Since few of the people mentioned here will read the thesis, I thought I would post this as an inadequate attempt to say "thank you." Acknowledgement While … Continue reading An Inadequate Thank You
From the Subtle to the Sublime: How Archaeology Benefits the Church
A massive pile of rocks and rubble greets the visitor to the ruins of Lachish, 60 kilometers southwest of Jerusalem. The remains of a 2,700-year-old Assyrian siege ramp, this pile of rubble and the other archaeological finds at Lachish bear witness to the trustworthy nature of Scripture. More often than not, archaeology serves as a … Continue reading From the Subtle to the Sublime: How Archaeology Benefits the Church
The Empty Tomb: Archaeology, Early Church Writers Point to Jesus’ Tomb
The thought of Jesus stepping out of the tomb on the first Easter morning is simply overwhelming. Jesus’ atoning death was punctuated by the miracle of His resurrection. While the cross remains the undisputed symbol of Christianity; the empty tomb conveys the abundant life found in Christ. Just imagine seeing the empty tomb as it … Continue reading The Empty Tomb: Archaeology, Early Church Writers Point to Jesus’ Tomb
Digging & traveling in biblical lands
"So what does this prove?" Someone asked this well-intentioned question about New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's ongoing excavation in Israel of the Gezer water system after I posted an article about it two years ago. The truth is, our major find that season did not "prove" anything in the Bible. Archaeology has done much … Continue reading Digging & traveling in biblical lands
It’s all about context
I dig New Orleanshistory.Literally, I dig it. On Jan. 7, I volunteered at an archaeological excavation in the French Quarter sponsored by the Greater New Orleans Archaeology Program at the University of New Orleans. It was a neat experience.Three hundred years of occupation by several distinctly different cultures makes New Orleans a history-rich environment. There … Continue reading It’s all about context
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