Dr. Jeffrey Arroyo García
Archaeologist and scholar of first‑century Judaism who directs excavations at El‑Araj (a candidate for biblical Bethsaida) and advises on how archaeology informs Gospel studies.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 44min
What The Chosen Gets Right (And Wrong): Archaeology, Pharisees, and Color (Jeffrey Garcia) Ep. #225
Dr. Jeffrey Arroyo García, an archaeologist specializing in first-century Judaism, shares insights from his excavations at El-Araj, believed to be biblical Bethsaida. He discusses how archaeological findings reshape our understanding of the Gospels. Jeffrey critiques the portrayal of Pharisees in The Chosen, pointing out visual 'othering' through color choices that echo harmful anti-Jewish stereotypes. He emphasizes the importance of nuanced depictions of Pharisees and how they relate to historical and modern interpretations of Judaism.
