I think your point is very pertinent, and fits in perfectly with what the early 'biblical archaeologists' were doing, i.e. not examining the artefacts on their own or in the context of the find, they all automatically got their Bible's out and just jumped to conclusions.
I also think that aetiologies played a very big part in the writing of the Bible. I think the Israelites claimed a victory at Jericho that had nothing to do with them, they also made a huge error in claiming a victory at Ai just after Jericho as archaeology shows they were never occupied at the same time.
Brian.
Buz and WT, I will reply tomorrow, thanks for hangin on.
This message has been edited by Brian, 05-31-2004 04:39 PM
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