Bible Archeology Fails, Wins, and Eh’s. By Mr. E

Gilgamesh Deluge TabletNippor, Iraq2000 B.C.

Speaks of the worldwide flood amongst a tale of gods and men and offers of immortality.

EH?

Amarna LettersAmarna, Egypt1350’s B.C.

Letter exchange between Pharaoh’s court and the administrators of Canaan (Hittites). In it they demonstrate evidence of a mass travesty leaving the Egyptian royals without a male leader. Say the Passover Angel’s slaughter followed by the Pharaoh’s death in the Red Sea?

WIN

Noah’s ArkMt.Arat, Turkey4,500 B.C.

In 2010 Chinese Christian’s announced they found Noah’s Ark. However many people suggest the Chinese have been deceived by a Turkish gov’t hoping for better tourism. The wood in the pictures, and the lack of geographic placement pictures make this sketchy at best.

However Roman and Mideval explorers, Ottoman soldiers, and World War 2 pilots have long suggested they saw an anomaly shaped like a boat on the mountain. Whether it has been correctly identified or not is not yet decided.

Black Obelisk Of Shalmaneser IIINimrud, Iraq800’s B.C.

First known depiction of an Israelite. Naming Jehu son of Omri (from our Bibles)bowing before Shalmaneser while paying tribute.

Cyrus CylinderBabylon, Iraq6th century B.C.

Speaks of King Cyrus treatment of religions as it pertains to the books of Daniel, Ezra, and Nehemiah

Taylor & Sennacherib PrismsNineveh, Iraq600’s B.C.

Speaks of the siege of Jerusalem by Assyria during the reign of Hezekiah. This same siege is spoken of in Isaiah, 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and Herodotus

Mesha SteleMesha, Jordan840 B.C.

Moabites point of view of the subjection by Israel over them. Refers to the House of Omri, the House of Judah, and the first known reference to Yahweh as Israel’s god.

Hezekiah’s TunnelJerusalem, Israel800’s B.C.

A tunnel dug underneath Jerusalem at King Hezekiah’s command to ensure the city access to fresh water during an attack. Mentioned in 2 Kings, and 2 Chronicles

Jehohanan Crucified SkeltonJerusalem, Israel1st century

Proof of a 1st century Jew killed by Roman crucifixion. However this man did not have his hands or wrists pierced, and only one foot. Many criminals had their hands tied instead of nailed.

Shroud of TurinLirey, FranceMiddle Ages

Burial shroud associated with Jesus. It shows the marking of a man with crucifixion injuries and a crown of thorns. Believers say this image was supernaturally imprinted on the cloth when Jesus raised from the dead. The scientific dating only takes it back to middle ages making this a fake.

FAIL

Bones of PaulRome, Italy1st century

Undisputed bones of Paul have long been at a Basilica outside of Rome. Recent bone dating matched to the time of Paul’s death.

Ritual water pots Cana, Israel1st century

These water pot fragments were found in Cana that match the description of the story of Jesus turning water into wine in the same rural city.

Christ the Magician CupAlexandria, Egypt1st century-2nd century

Diviners cup that mentions the Greek word for Messiah. This could have been a magicians way to get more business in a Jewish city like Alexandria. Scholars say it might prove that Christianity and black magic were mixing.

Coptic Papyrus of Jesus wifeEgypt4th century

Fragmented text that has Jesus saying that he has a wife who is his disciple. Written three centuries after Christ, and by a non scribe according to surveyors. Rejected by 2 out 3 Harvard examiners.

Ark of the CovenantJerusalem, Israel????

An archeologist claimed to have found the ark of the covenant in a cave system underneath the place where Jesus died. This would allow Jesus blood to flow through an earthquake crack in the ground into the cave and onto the Mercy Seat of the Ark. Told stories of angels he met by it. Claims the Israeli gov’t wouldn’t let him show anyone. They sealed it all up. He failed a lie detector test. But then stuck to his story on his death bed.

Only two men know where the ark of the covenant is truly located but they are not telling.

There are many more archeology wins than listed in this power point.

Ben Hasan TombDoors of Sodom

Joseph’s slave priceJericho excavationErastus Enscription

Luke’s – Meris, Quirinius, Politarchs, Praetor, ProconsulMidianite pottery

Gezer calendarBubastis portalShishaq Relief

Khirbet Qeiyafa shrinesAmman Citadel Inscription

Tel Dan SteleSeal of JehucalOstraca House

Balaam inscriptionSiloam inscription

Stele of ZakkurBabylonian Chronicles

King Ahaz’s SteleBullaof Jehucal

Necho II basalt cartoucheBeit Lehi

Jehoichin’s Rations TabeltsNebo-Sarsekim Tablet

Lachich LettersCylinder of Nabonidus

Elephantine papyriDead Sea ScrollsHerods TempleWestern WallArch of Titus

Tomb of DanielTomb of Rachel

Foundation StoneUzziah Tablet