Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture [Bonus] How Archaeology Supports the Bible (with Joel Kramer)
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Jun 29, 2021 Joel Kramer, an archaeologist and author based in Amman, specializes in biblical archaeology and has written *Where God Came Down*. He discusses compelling archaeological evidence supporting the Bible, including finds related to the Patriarchs at Mamre and the historical significance of Machpelah as a burial site. Kramer also elaborates on the archaeological consensus at Jericho and the authenticity of Bethlehem as Jesus' birthplace, stressing the importance of tradition and memory in identifying sacred sites.
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Moved To Israel To Study Critics Directly
- Joel Kramer moved to Israel in 2007 to study under secular scholars and learn critiques firsthand.
- He trained with Dr. Shimon Gibson and gained extensive field experience digging in Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Working As A Christian In A Secular Field
- Joel observed that most 'biblical archaeologists' are secular and bring a conflicting worldview to the field.
- He positions himself as a Christian in a primarily secular discipline to engage critiques directly.
Bible Provides Context For Sparse Finds
- Archaeology provides only tiny fragments of the past and needs a larger narrative to make sense of finds.
- Joel Kramer argues the Bible often supplies the picture that places isolated pieces into context.
