Archaeology and the Gospels with 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 texts 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
Relevant Work by James Strange:
Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods. 2 Volumes. Fortress, 2014/2015.
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 (KZbin channel on archaeology and the Bible)
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