Ossuaries and the Burials of Jesus and James
A Public Lecture by Dr. Jodi Magness, University of North Carolina
Thursday, September 20
7:00 p.m.
Blanchard Hall, Room 339
In 2007, James Cameron and Simcha Jacobovici announced the discovery of the tomb of Jesus through a documentary on the discovery channel. The publicity surrounding the discovery was immense, and the backlash was even greater. Through the years, the discipline of Biblical Archaeology has been full of sensational finds and sensationalist claims. Our speaker, the foremost archaeologist of this period, will help us to understand the difference. She represents both the best in scholarship and the highest ideals in teaching excellence.
Getting to be King and Staying There: David of Israel Seen in Comparison with Selected Hittite Monarchs
A Public Lecture by Dr. Harry Hoffner, Emeritus, University of Chicago
Wednesday, October 31
7:00 p.m.
Billy Graham Center, Room 534
Biblical Archaeology was originally conceived of a discipline that spread far beyond the lands in which the biblical texts were written, and the value of this approach is exemplified in the great contribution that Hittitology, the study of the second millennium rulers of modern Turkey, has made to the study of the Old Testament. Harry Hoffner combines his deep knowledge of the Hittite world with a keen eye for the interpretation of the Bible.
Biblical Archaeology
A Public Lecture by Dr. J. David Schloen, University of Chicago
Wednesday, November 7
7:00 p.m.
Billy Graham Center, Room 534
David Schloen has written important texts outlining the role of Bronze Age social organization for understanding the biblical world. After excavating at Ashkelon and Yaqush in Israel and leading the spectacular excavations at Zincirli in southeastern Turkey, he returns to the question of the nature of Biblical Archaeology, the subject of his forthcoming book.
Biblical Archaeology at Wheaton
A Public Lecture by Dr. Alfred J. Hoerth, Emeritus, Wheaton College
Tuesday, November 13
7:00 p.m.
Billy Graham Center, Room 532
Al Hoerth is an influential figure in the field of biblical archaeology through his popular textbook and his work with students at Wheaton College for almost 30 years. This lecture will reveal Al’s unique insights into the field of biblical archaeology.