Archaeology Reveals Overlapping Beliefs

The study of comparative religions highlights the connections between Israel's religion as detailed in the Hebrew Bible and the beliefs of neighboring cultures. This research gained momentum in the 19th century when archaeological discoveries began to reveal writings and artifacts that demonstrated significant overlaps with biblical narratives. Sir Flinders Petrie's contributions were pivotal in transforming archaeology into a structured and scientific discipline, allowing for critical examinations and comparisons of ancient belief systems.