Danny Jones Podcast #297 - Ancient Historian: NEW Texts Change Everything We Knew about the Bible | Gad Barnea
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Ostraca Reveal Ancient Daily Life
- Ostraca are shards of broken vessels used as ancient daily communication devices. - They provide unfiltered insights into the thoughts and daily life of ordinary people in antiquity.
Origins and Spread of Yahwism
- Yahwism is the worship of the god Yahweh and can be identified by a theophoric element "Yao" in personal names. - Evidence shows Yahwism existed outside of Judea, originating among nomads in Aramean areas of Syria before becoming popular in Canaan.
Judaism Emerges Late Historically
- Judaism as an observant religion dependent on Torah commandments likely emerged around the 2nd century BCE. - Extra-biblical sources show no knowledge of biblical narratives or observance of biblical laws prior to this period.