Paulogia
Embarrassing "Curse Stone" Exposed as Desperate Apologetic (feat Dr Kipp Davis)
Jan 25, 2024
Archaeologist Dr. Kipp Davis discusses the controversy surrounding an alleged ancient Hebrew text that challenges the Documentary Hypothesis. Topics covered include the archaeological significance of the discovery, wet sifting technology, dating materials found in layers, excavating Mount Ebal, metal recycling in the ancient world, skepticism about the authenticity of the inscription, and the concept of the people of Israel in relation to the Hebrew Bible.
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- The legitimacy of the Mount Ebal curse tablet discovery and its readings have been widely criticized by experts, raising doubts about its authenticity and significance for challenging existing theories of Hebrew script development.
- The legal and ethical complications surrounding the excavation project on Mount Ebal, including the lack of permits and ownership disputes, highlight the potential bias and political motives involved in prioritizing biblical beliefs over proper archaeological procedures.
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The Controversial Discoveries and Claims
The episode discusses the controversial claims made by Dr. Scott Stripling, an archaeologist working with the conservative Associates for Biblical Research (ABR). Stripling and his team announced the discovery of a small lead object identified as a defixio or a ritual curse tablet on Mount Ebal in Palestine. They claimed that the object contained writing that dates back to the late Bronze Age around 1400 BCE. However, the legitimacy of the discovery and the readings on the object have been widely criticized by archaeologists, epigraphers, and biblical scholars. The legal and ethical issues surrounding the excavation and transport of the object have also been raised.
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