Join Bart Ehrman in interviewing archaeologist Jodi Magness about fascinating discoveries related to Jesus' life, upbringing in Galilee, and crucifixion in Jerusalem. Explore how archaeology sheds fresh light on historical events and challenges popular misconceptions.
Dead Sea Scrolls shed light on ancient Jewish sects.
Insights into Jerusalem's historical significance during Jesus' time.
Deep dives
Introduction of Archaeologist Jody Magnus and Online Course
Archaeologist Jody Magnus, known for her extensive work in Israel, will conduct a remote four-lecture course titled 'Archaeology in the Time of Jesus.' The course will explore archaeological sites relevant to Jesus in Galilee, Jerusalem, and Qumran. Jody's expertise stems from her work at Hukkoke in the Galilee region and her publications on Masada, Qumran, and early Islamic settlements.
Archaeological Discoveries in Nazareth and Galilean Synagogues
The lectures will delve into the archaeological evidence of Jewish towns and villages in the time of Jesus, focusing on sites like Nazareth, Capernaum, and Sepharis. Emphasis will also be placed on understanding synagogues of Jesus' era, particularly exploring the recently discovered first-century synagogue in Magdala, associated with Mary Magdalene.
Insights into Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls
The course will shed light on the connection between the Dead Sea Scrolls found in the caves around Qumran and the Essene community believed to have authored them. Jody Magnus will debunk myths and clarify the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls in understanding ancient Jewish sects and shedding light on Jesus' time, ensuring a clear distinction between archaeological findings and popular perceptions.
Unveiling Jesus' Jerusalem and the Temple
The lectures will explore Jerusalem's historical transition points, including Jesus' presence before the Roman siege in 70 CE. Insights into the temple, specifically its features and surroundings, will provide a deeper understanding of Jerusalem's significance during Jesus' time, elucidating pivotal milestones leading up to the city's narrative.
Interpretation of Jesus' Burial and the James Ossuary Controversy
Jody Magnus will discuss Jesus' burial by Joseph of Arimathea and the cultural practices of wealthy Jews during that period, as reflected in archaeological findings. Additionally, the controversy surrounding the James Ossuary, inscribed with 'James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus,' will be analyzed, offering insights into the complexities of interpreting ancient artifacts in relation to biblical narratives.
In this special episode Bart interviews one of the world's leading archaeologists of ancient Israel, Jodi Magness, whose discoveries are regularly covered in National Geographic.
The interview is a prelude to an interesting four-lecture remote course Jodi is giving on March 2-3, called "Archaeology in the Time of Jesus" (available at bartehrman.com/timeofJesus).
In the interview Bart and Jodi talk about what archaeologists really do (as opposed to what's in the popular imagination) and how the findings of archaeology can provide fresh information about Jesus' life and death, including issues connected with the Dead Sea Scrolls, Jesus' upbringing in Galilee, and his crucifixion and burial in Jerusalem.
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