Many archaeologists today claim that Biblical archaeology is a parochial, narrow field, based on antiquated, Judeo-Christian-centered viewpoints—not a field that fits the multi-cultural, global, post-modern society in which we live. According to these scholars, we should distance ourselves from archaeological perspectives dealing with limited cultural horizons (such as the Bible). To counter this view, Bar-Ilan University has initiated an ambitious campaign to raise $50 million for a new Institute of Biblical Archaeology. We reject the notion that Biblical archaeology is, by definition, a subjective and ideologically motivated field. We likewise reject the notion that Biblical archaeology is a “dead […]
