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Are These Historical Finds Proof the Bible Is True? (Dinesh D'Souza Interview)

Oct 24, 2026
Dinesh D’Souza, a Christian apologist, author, and filmmaker, explores biblical archaeology and the historical record behind Scripture. He discusses discoveries connected to Caiaphas, Bethsaida, the Pools of Bethesda and Siloam, and Jesus’ crucifixion site. He also examines Israel’s restoration, the Balaam inscription, and why evidence can clear intellectual hurdles without replacing personal faith.
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INSIGHT

Archaeology Supports Biblical Historicity

  • Biblical archaeology has repeatedly corroborated the Old and New Testaments’ historical details.
  • Dinesh D'Souza says 150 years of discoveries have produced no important finding that contradicts the Bible.
ANECDOTE

Tiny Clay Seals Restore Biblical Figures

  • Archaeologists sometimes recover tiny clay seals bearing names from biblical figures.
  • One overlooked seal eventually identified Jehukal, son of Shalamiah, mentioned briefly in Jeremiah.
ANECDOTE

Caiaphas Emerges From A First-Century Ossuary

  • Excavators found an ornate ossuary inscribed “Yehoseph bar Caiapha,” matching Joseph Caiaphas.
  • The first-century box contained the bones of a roughly 60-year-old man, connecting archaeology to Jesus’ trial narrative.
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