Posted on 09/05/2024 7:16:56 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
An artifact described as one of the most important archaeological finds of all time will soon be on display in the US.
The Tel Dan Stele, a stone inscribed with ancient Hebrew, is the earliest known archaeological evidence of the existence of King David, a king of ancient Israel.
The monument fragment is being sent loaned from The Israel Museum to Oklahoma's Herbert W. Armstrong College from September 22 through November 25 as part the 'Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered' exhibit.
Exhibit curator Brad Macdonald said: 'This is a colossal honor for Oklahoma and the Armstrong Foundation.
'This artifact provides an extraordinary snapshot into biblical history and is possibly Israel's most important archaeological discovery ever.
'This is only the second time the stele has been to America.'
The Tel Dan Stele was discovered in 1993 and carbon dating puts its creation somewhere in the late ninth century BC.
The large rock features several lines of text describing the victory of an Aramean king over a 'king of the House of David.'
The writings corroborate passages from the Hebrew Bible.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
I don’t need physical proof outside of the Word of God those people existed. But yes it would be nice to find something to show the unbelieving world.
Same here. :^)
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I do mine in eraseable ink. Over time, it hardens up. Whichever heirs clean out my shelves will think me a crossword ace.
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