Archaeology and the Gospels

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Apr 19, 2023

Dr. James Strange, an archaeologist and professor at Samford University, discusses archaeology and the gospels. Topics include the Shikhin excavation project, oil lamp production, relating archaeology to the text of the gospels, interpreting Matthew 5:14-15, the significance of synagogues, and more.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

The Connection Between Archaeology and Textual Studies

02:38 • 16min

Analysis of Light and the City

18:14 • 10min

Jesus' Authority over Evil Spirits

28:43 • 7min

Impurity and Healing in the Social World of Jesus

35:32 • 2min

Structure and Use of Synagogues in the First Century

37:39 • 8min

Archaeology and the Gospels with Dr. James Strange

Dr. James Strange (Samford University) talks to us about archaeology and the gospels. We discuss:

* The Shikhin excavation project in Israel

* Oil lamp production in the first century

* How archaeologists relate archaeology and the text of the gospels

* How an archaeologist may read Matthew 5:14-15, including:

* "You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid" (v. 14)

* "People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket" (v. 15)

* The function, structure, and significance of synagogues

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Other Relevant Works

* Excavating the Land of Jesus: How Archaeologists Study the People of the Gospels. Eerdmans, 2023 (forthcoming).

This Week’s Blurb

In this episode, James Strange recommends:

* The older version of the 5 inch Marshalltown trowel

* Friends of ASOR Webinars (American Society of Overseas Research)

* Just So You Know by E.R. Brown (Youtube channel on archaeology and the Bible)

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