Beyond Belief 06 God Revealed in History 01 – Archeology Archeology and the Scriptures Pre-flood period: A. Sumerian King List: B. Non-Biblical flood accounts

Tower of Babel A. Epic B. This epic takes place in “Eridu” C. E- D. Unfinished foundation E. Language issues

Patriarchs A. The for B. Desecration of Names C. (Gen 37:28) D. Use of Camels E. The Gold of Valor (Gen 41:42)

Captivity and Exodus A. Tomb of Rekmire (Slavery of Thutmose III) B. “ Leather Roll” C. Ipuwer text D. Elephantine Stele (Life of Amenhotep II) E. The Dream Stele (Thutmose IV gains power, Exo 12:29).

The Period of the Conquest A. The Balaam Inscription (Numbers 22) B. Jericho (Joshua 6) C. Hapiru (Canaan complaints about Hebrews)

The Time of the Judges A. Egypt mentions Israel as the dominant people of the land B. The Mysterious Piym

The Period of the Kings (United Kingdom, Early Israel) A. The things skeptics say - King David is like King Arthur B. Tel Dan Stele - “byt dwd” (House of David)

Divided Kingdom A. Seal of Jeroboam B. We have archeological biblical name usage C. Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III (Jehu offering tribute) D. Hezekiah’s religious purge (Ex 20:24-25, Deut 12, 2 Chron 31:1) E. Isaiah Seal

The Babylonian Conquest A. Bulla of Baruch (Jer 36:32)

The New Testament Era A. Evidence Regarding Jesus - Flavious Josephus B. Evidence Supporting Luke and Acts C. Evidence of the Early Church – Pliny the Younger, Tacitus

Questions for Discussion: Q1. What does and doesn’t the archeology do to convince non-believers? What exactly can it prove and not prove? Q2. What find did you feel was most interesting? Why? Q3. Christians must be careful to check the veracity of sources claiming archeological finds related to the Bible. Why do you think so many frauds are geared toward fooling Christian communities?