Blurry Creatures EP: 363 The Temple Conspiracy with Bob Cornuke
Oct 8, 2025
Bob Cornuke, a former law-enforcement investigator turned biblical archaeologist, shares his riveting journey from policing to uncovering hidden biblical truths. He boldly claims Mount Sinai is in Saudi Arabia and argues that Noah's Ark is in Iran. Cornuke challenges the perception of the Western Wall, theorizing it may be part of a Roman fortress rather than the actual Temple site. Tune in for stories of daring expeditions, archaeological controversies, and how traditions may have misled us about biblical locations.
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Archaeology As Interpretation
- Bob argues archaeology functions more like an interpretive art than a pure science.
- He warns scholars often accept convenient narratives tied to funding and consensus.
Turning Point Shootout
- Bob recounts a near-fatal shootout while working as a police detective that made him leave the force.
- That incident pushed him toward archaeology and a partnership with astronaut Jim Irwin.
Why Fringe Ideas Are Marginalized
- Cornuke contrasts police problem-plus-possibility with scholarship's premise-plus-proof approach.
- He says academia often protects careers by circulating mutually supportive conclusions.
