Archaeology anchors the Old Testament in real places and records—inscriptions, archives, burn layers, and manuscripts that fit the Bible’s history.
Archaeology and the Old Testament
The Elephantine Papyri — c. 495–399 B.C.E.
The Elephantine Papyri reveal a faithful Jewish community in Egypt worshiping Jehovah during the Persian period, confirming Scripture’s historical accuracy.
The Second Temple Period: From Zerubbabel to the Maccabees
From Zerubbabel’s altar to the Hasmonean state, Scripture and archaeology unite to show Jehovah preserving worship and people through Persian and Greek dominion.
