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KEDEM is an educational channel dedicated to the academic study of the ancient near east.
Our mission is to provide scientifically based views and in-depth analysis about our topics of interest.
Our host, Mr. Alex Tseitlin has already interviewed hundreds of globally renowned scholars and experts in his Hebrew channel (czcams.com/users/AlexTseitlin), about the history, archaeology, culture, and languages of the ancient near east - Assyria, Babylon and Egypt, with an emphasis on the history of Canaan and Ancient Israel.
Our mission is to provide scientifically based views and in-depth analysis about our topics of interest.
Our host, Mr. Alex Tseitlin has already interviewed hundreds of globally renowned scholars and experts in his Hebrew channel (czcams.com/users/AlexTseitlin), about the history, archaeology, culture, and languages of the ancient near east - Assyria, Babylon and Egypt, with an emphasis on the history of Canaan and Ancient Israel.
Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel, EP26: Late Biblical Historiography - Ezra, Nehemiah and Chronicles
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel is a series of in-depth conversations about the archaeology and history of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein and Dr. Matthew J. Adams.
*Episode 26: Late Biblical Historiography - Ezra, Nehemiah and Chronicles*
The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - All Episodes
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Prof. Israel Finkelstein is a leading figure in the archaeological and historical research of Ancient Israel. Throughout forty years of field work and study Prof. Finkelstein has managed to change the way archaeology is conducted, and to greatly influence the way the bible is interpreted, and the history of Israel is reconstructed.
Prof. Finkelstein is a professor emeritus at Tel Aviv University and the head of the School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures at the University of Haifa. Prof. Finkelstein is active in the archaeology of the Levant and is an applicant of archaeological data in reconstructing biblical history. He is also known for applying the exact and life sciences in archaeological and historical reconstruction. Prof. Finkelstein is the current excavator of Megiddo, a key site for the study of the Bronze and Iron Ages in the Levant. Prof. Finkelstein is a member of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities and an associé étranger of the French Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres.
Dr. Matthew J. Adams is an archaeologist who specializes in the Near East. He is currently director of the Jezreel Valley Regional Project and a Co-Director of the Megiddo Expedition along with Prof. Finkelstein.
Dr. Adams sat down with Prof. Finkelstein over several sessions to talk about how a lifetime of work has informed the story of Ancient Israel. These conversations became the series The Rise of Ancient Israel with Israel Finkelstein.
Books by Professor Israel Finkelstein (affiliated links)
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The Quest for the Historical Israel: Archaeology and the History of Early Israel
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The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of Its Sacred Texts
Paperback
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The Forgotten Kingdom: The Archaeology and History of Northern Israel
Paperback
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Written and Produced by Israel Finkelstein and Matthew J. Adams.
Cinematography and Editing by Yuval Pan.
Infographics & Publishing: KEDEM Channel.
Special thanks to The W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research
This series is made possible with a grant from the Shmunis Family Foundation.
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*Episode 26: Late Biblical Historiography - Ezra, Nehemiah and Chronicles*
The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - All Episodes
czcams.com/play/PLEsTT9EEYZ71A7lfmeB1GntEmsMUGWzk0.html
Prof. Israel Finkelstein is a leading figure in the archaeological and historical research of Ancient Israel. Throughout forty years of field work and study Prof. Finkelstein has managed to change the way archaeology is conducted, and to greatly influence the way the bible is interpreted, and the history of Israel is reconstructed.
Prof. Finkelstein is a professor emeritus at Tel Aviv University and the head of the School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures at the University of Haifa. Prof. Finkelstein is active in the archaeology of the Levant and is an applicant of archaeological data in reconstructing biblical history. He is also known for applying the exact and life sciences in archaeological and historical reconstruction. Prof. Finkelstein is the current excavator of Megiddo, a key site for the study of the Bronze and Iron Ages in the Levant. Prof. Finkelstein is a member of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities and an associé étranger of the French Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres.
Dr. Matthew J. Adams is an archaeologist who specializes in the Near East. He is currently director of the Jezreel Valley Regional Project and a Co-Director of the Megiddo Expedition along with Prof. Finkelstein.
Dr. Adams sat down with Prof. Finkelstein over several sessions to talk about how a lifetime of work has informed the story of Ancient Israel. These conversations became the series The Rise of Ancient Israel with Israel Finkelstein.
Books by Professor Israel Finkelstein (affiliated links)
==
The Quest for the Historical Israel: Archaeology and the History of Early Israel
Paperback
amzn.to/3kKmmbM
Kindle
amzn.to/3Jt9gtU
=
The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of Its Sacred Texts
Paperback
amzn.to/3HgRfMJ
=
The Forgotten Kingdom: The Archaeology and History of Northern Israel
Paperback
amzn.to/3RpRkST
===
Written and Produced by Israel Finkelstein and Matthew J. Adams.
Cinematography and Editing by Yuval Pan.
Infographics & Publishing: KEDEM Channel.
Special thanks to The W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research
This series is made possible with a grant from the Shmunis Family Foundation.
#KEDEM
#israel
#archeology
#history
#bible
#judaism
#documentary
#ancienthistory
#ancient
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Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel w/ Prof. Finkelstein, EP25: Persian and Early Hellenistic Jerusalem
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel is a series of in-depth conversations about the archaeology and history of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein and Dr. Matthew J. Adams. *Episode 25: Persian and Early Hellenistic Jerusalem* The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - All Episodes czcams.com/play/PLEsTT9EEYZ71A7lfmeB1GntEmsMUGWzk0.html Prof. Israel Finkelstein is a leading figure in the ar...
The Deuteronomistic History and Archeology w/ Prof. Israel Finkelstein. The Rise and.. Episode #24
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel is a series of in-depth conversations about the archaeology and history of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein and Dr. Matthew J. Adams. *Episode 24: The Deuteronomistic History and Archeology* The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - All Episodes czcams.com/play/PLEsTT9EEYZ71A7lfmeB1GntEmsMUGWzk0.html Prof. Israel Finkelstein is a leading figure in the...
Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel with Prof. Finkelstein. Ep23: Late Monarchic Judah
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel is a series of in-depth conversations about the archaeology and history of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein and Dr. Matthew J. Adams. *Episode 23: Late Monarchic Judah* The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - All Episodes czcams.com/play/PLEsTT9EEYZ71A7lfmeB1GntEmsMUGWzk0.html Prof. Israel Finkelstein is a leading figure in the archaeological and hi...
Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel with Prof. Finkelstein. Ep22: Kiriath-Jearim and the Ark Narrative
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel is a series of in-depth conversations about the archaeology and history of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein and Dr. Matthew J. Adams. *Episode 22: Kiriath-Jearim and the Ark Narrative* The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - All Episodes czcams.com/play/PLEsTT9EEYZ71A7lfmeB1GntEmsMUGWzk0.html Prof. Israel Finkelstein is a leading figure in the archa...
Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel with Prof. Finkelstein. Ep21: Saviors in the Book of Judges
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel is a series of in-depth conversations about the archaeology and history of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein and Dr. Matthew J. Adams. *Episode 21: Saviors in the Book of Judges* The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - All Episodes czcams.com/play/PLEsTT9EEYZ71A7lfmeB1GntEmsMUGWzk0.html Prof. Israel Finkelstein is a leading figure in the archaeologic...
Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel w/ Prof. Finkelstein. Ep20: The many layers in the Exodus tradition
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel is a series of in-depth conversations about the archaeology and history of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein and Dr. Matthew J. Adams. *Episode 20: The many layers in the Exodus tradition* The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - All Episodes czcams.com/play/PLEsTT9EEYZ71A7lfmeB1GntEmsMUGWzk0.html Prof. Israel Finkelstein is a leading figure in the ar...
Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein. Ep19: The Patriarchs: The Jacob Cycle
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel is a series of in-depth conversations about the archaeology and history of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein and Dr. Matthew J. Adams. *Episode #19: The Patriarchs: The Jacob Cycle The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - All Episodes czcams.com/play/PLEsTT9EEYZ71A7lfmeB1GntEmsMUGWzk0.html Prof. Israel Finkelstein is a leading figure in the archaeolog...
Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein | Episode 18: King Jeroboam II
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel is a series of in-depth conversations about the archaeology and history of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein and Dr. Matthew J. Adams. *Episode #18: King Jeroboam II The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - All Episodes czcams.com/play/PLEsTT9EEYZ71A7lfmeB1GntEmsMUGWzk0.html Prof. Israel Finkelstein is a leading figure in the archaeological and histor...
Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein. Ep17: The Omride Dynasty
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel is a series of in-depth conversations about the archaeology and history of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein and Dr. Matthew J. Adams. *Episode #17: The Omride Dynasty The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - All Episodes czcams.com/play/PLEsTT9EEYZ71A7lfmeB1GntEmsMUGWzk0.html Prof. Israel Finkelstein is a leading figure in the archaeological and hist...
Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel w/ I. Finkelstein. Ep16: The First 50 Years of the Northern Kingdom
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel is a series of in-depth conversations about the archaeology and history of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein and Dr. Matthew J. Adams. *Episode #16: The Northern Kingdom, the First 50 Years. * The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - All Episodes czcams.com/play/PLEsTT9EEYZ71A7lfmeB1GntEmsMUGWzk0.html Prof. Israel Finkelstein is a leading figure in th...
The Israelite Priestess in the Nile Island’s Temple - A Groundbreaking Discovery | Dr. Gad Barnea
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Created equal: How the Bible Broke with Ancient Political Thought | with Prof. Joshua Berman
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The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein. Ep15: Jerusalem in Biblical Times
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The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel with Prof. Israel Finkelstein | Ep 14: Writing in Ancient Israel
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Semitic Languages - A full introduction | With Dr. Benjamin Suchard
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Mistakes in The Isaiah Scroll | Rethinking The Bible and The Dead Sea Scrolls with Dr. Kipp Davis
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Israelite Priesthood’s rise to power | Professor Nathan MacDonald
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The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - Prof. Israel Finkelstein. Ep13: Solomon, King of Globalization
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The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - Prof Israel Finkelstein. Ep12: The Later Layers of David Story
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The Pauline Revelation: Revisiting the Roots of Christianity | Prof. Ishay Rosen Zvi
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The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - Prof. Israel Finkelstein. Ep 11: The Earliest David
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The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - Prof. Israel Finkelstein. Ep 10: King Saul
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel - Prof. Israel Finkelstein. Ep 9: A United Monarchy?
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The Tale of the Rabbi Monk | Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal
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The Leningrad Codex: Unveiling the Oldest Complete Hebrew Bible / Dr. Kim Phillips
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Was Jesus Left Alone on the Cross? | Prof. Israel Knohl and Prof. Ishay Rosen Zvi
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The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - Prof. Israel Finkelstein. Ep 8: The Philistines in the Bible
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The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - Prof. Israel Finkelstein. Ep 8: The Philistines in the Bible
The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - Prof. Israel Finkelstein. Ep 7: The Early Philistines
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The Rise and Fall Of Ancient Israel - Prof. Israel Finkelstein. Ep 7: The Early Philistines
Why is Kiev's earliest document written in Hebrew? - Dr Benjamin Outhwaite
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Why is Kiev's earliest document written in Hebrew? - Dr Benjamin Outhwaite
River in Quran is pronounced "Nahar" just like Hebrew.
Great work: Please where does the rein of King Saul fall in?
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Thank you for discussion. I remember reading a book as a child in which the biblical reference to the Philistines of Crete was cited as evidence of a real memory. But the book was from the 1970s, and much has changed since then.
Legendary lecture. ❤
Rise and fall of a Jewish archaeologist. Still think the kingdoms of David and Solomon was myth ?
21:30 (corrected by GPT4, and edited) ""(corrected by GPT4) 20:38 Judean, um, the Judean government of the Hasmoneans is keeping the rules of the Torah, specifically the Second Commandment that says, 'You shall not make any images.' Right? This is the earliest evidence that we have. The earliest coins of John Hyrcanus (John Hyrcanus was a Hasmonean (Maccabean) leader and Jewish high priest of the 2nd century BCE (born 164 BCE, reigned from 134 BCE until his death in 104 BCE). In rabbinic literature he is often referred to as Yoḥanan Cohen Gadol (יוחנן כהן גדול), "John the High Priest". ) are from about 132-131 BC, before the Common Era. From coins that we have before this, from the third century BCE, we have Judean coins-coins that were minted in Judea-but they already have figural art. So there's an eagle on one side and on the other side the face of the Ptolemaic king. And when we go backwards even further to the 4th century BCE, now we're in the Persian period, we have on every single coin that was minted in Judea by Judean rulers, there's always figural art-either human faces, animals, or sometimes even gods, foreign gods, minted on the coins. On Judean coins, there's a coin that has the name of the high priest John, the priest who is the high priest in Jerusalem, who minted a coin with the owl of Athena on it. So, what we find from the Hasmonean period and onwards, this refusal to put any kind of figural art on the coins in deference to the laws of the Torah, it only begins in the Hasmonean period. We don't have any evidence for it before that."
26:02 ".....and obviously, 7 comes from the 7 days of creation" no, it comes from the Babylonian calendar more than a 1000 years before there were Canaanite tribes identifying as either Judah or Israel 33:45 "most important invention of the last 1000 years was the printing press" you'll find that the Chinese invented that some 1000 years prior to Europe (500 years if you're referring to movable-type) 37:50 "the bible is the 1st document in history intended for wide distribution" Enuma Elish, Epic of Gilgamesh, Atra-Hasis
He totally lost me when he suggested that biblical descriptions indicating the Philistines had a Greek background stem from an association with 7th century Greek mercenaries. The philistines had already been in the land for over 5 centuries by that time and had thoroughly “gone native”. To suggest that there was enough “Greek” left in the Philistines after half a millennium to recognize them as such in comparison to these new arrivals who would have had an entirely divergent history implies the kind of cultural memory and continuity on the part of the Greeks that he regularly denies is possible of the Israelites. It seems to me, the Bible describing the Philistines as Greek is just inconvenient to his notion that it has no early memories of such and so he proposes what is something of a deus ex machina to get himself out of the problem.
How are theses "ejective sounds" related to the click-sounds preserved in Khoisan languages?
I look forward to you two teaming up again. This series has been fascinating and greatly deepened my understanding of the Old Testament. Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🙏
I have learned so very much from Prof Finkelstein and Dr Adams. So grateful to the whole Kedem Team. Thank you all.
Thank you for watching ❤️🙏
These conversations with professor Finkelstein are so much fun!! 🥰 Thank you very much!
Our pleasure! 🙏🙏
a book about phsychedelic drug rituals thinking they were seing god lolol and child abuse ,, this is what all ur religions r made from lololol.. also mind control with phsychedelic drugs ,, this is still used today , the greeks invented pharmakia ..
Thank You for discussion!
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This is very interesting about Shiloh. It reminds me (with all the difference in meaning) of a local stronghold from before historical times, next to which I live. It is known that it was not inhabited, but it is not known what it was used for: worship, or as a place of refuge.
esta claro que el judaismo biblico se originó en tierras de arabia y que etan judios de sangre arabe
It is amazing to listen to Finkelstein talking about these things.
Thank you 🙏
I love your series of interviews with Professor Finkelstein. My late father was from Arkansas. I used to joke that he couldn't pronounce anything unless it was in the Bible, so I'm thrilled to see that he pronounced Nehemiah the same way that Professor Finkelstein did in this interview. Thank you!!!
Funny 😆 thank you for listening 🙏
watch no 4 now
Glad to respond. In 1968 my only experience in archeology was working 2 weeks on the South Wall in Jerusalem. I had come on a year program on kibbutz and this was the final 2 weeks. Sherut Laam. Then 20 more on Kibbutz and 30 in the big city. History always an important interest.
I can understand you very much, thanks!
I wonder if child sacrifice in Israel was propaganda from the Deuteronomist? Versus "passing children through fire" actually some symbolic pagan act of dedication.
We don’t know for sure, but we do know that child sacrifice was practiced among the Phoenicians at least until the 4th century BCE, so there are good chances that this was practiced in Israel & Judah as well.
I am not a historian, just an amateur who listens with curiosity to Prof. Finkelstein's lectures. PS. Thanks to Coursera I listened to Oded Lipschits course, do the gentlemen cooperate with each other?
Yes, sure. They are both Emeritus at TLV University, worked and published together.
How could the significant amount of text of the tnach arouse at appr 200 BC, generated out from nothing, without tradition of content and language by undisputed authors with a sudden consensus on its canonisation ?
I don’t think that they arouse “from nothing”, there were certainly scrolls that were written much earlier. The date of the canonization is also debatable, as some scholars even date to a later period.
@bell1095 The texts don't come from nothing but they were edited, appropriated & canonized by a central authority with a single dynasty & a single temple.
@@Mr_Stav Prof Finkelstein stated, that no evidence of scripture culture at all (milit, administrative) before ~300 BC exists, taking into consideration, that aramaic and not hebrew was lingua franca. Not having found archeological evidence, does not justify a science, that denies the existence of IMMATERIAL cultural, religious ethnic identity, that is based through centuries on highly elaborated scriptures, despite of multiple evidence about belligerrent nations from Sanherib to the Greecs, that fought Israel because of its identity.
@@Mr_Stav Prof Finkelstein objects to all assumptions of hebrew scripture tradition before the Chasmonaim. I dont take his vievs. Tora sh’bal peh could not have been taught for 1000 years without T‘nach as well as neither Sanheriv, Nebucadnezar and the Greecs would have nothing to fight against. Why would the Chashmonaim had to be the first compilers of Hebrew t‘nach when it was already the preexisting pillar of their jewish identity.
@bell1095 You misunderstood the prof Listen to the earlier lectures
How would the significant amount of hebrew tnach aroused at appr 200 BC, generated out from nothing, without tradition by undisputed authors with a sudden consensus on its canonisation.
As I responded earlier, I don’t think that they arouse “from nothing”, there were certainly scrolls that were written much earlier. The date of the canonization is also debatable, as some scholars even date it to a later period.
I happened to come across this, probably because I watch a fair amount of both history and archeology. I have lived in Israel for just over 50 years and find the series superb. I pulled off my book shelves a book I read years ago "Chronicles of the old Testament Kings" by John Rogerson and find myself going back and forth between them as I reacquaint myself with the subject. Thank you very much. I saw no. 20 and now after seeing E1 will watch the others.
Thank you, very much appreciated 🙏🙏
After watching the entire series, I hope all Israelis can understand that Palestinians have the right to live on their own land, where their ancestors lived and where archaeological evidence has been discovered. I can’t imagine going to Rome in 2024 and saying, “My ancestors lived here, and God promised me this land, so you should give me your home and land,” as has been done to Arabs in the case of Israel. What Professor Finkelstein discussed relates to a period before Jesus. This is ancient history, filled with theological claims that need to be verified by archaeology. However, in modern history, we know that Arabs live in this region, known as the Middle East since at least 1500 years. The Middle East has been invaded by many empires throughout history, yet the Arabs have continued to live here, while the colonizers have come and gone. I hope that all humanity can live together in peace and love. Hats off to Professor Finkelstein.
Thank you 🎉 thank you ❤
You are so welcome 🤗
I would love to hear what happened to the "elites" who were taken following the Assyrian conquest of Israel and Babylonian conquest of Judah specifically how these elites survived economically once they have been removed from the source of their wealth......and what happened to their property in Canaan?
A fascinating subject, we are working on something that you would like for sure, stay tuned!
@@KEDEMChannel if you are entertaining suggestions, then may I suggest a topic on slavery? slavery is mentioned numerous times in the bible, but I have not heard it mentioned in the series thus far how did slaves feature in the economy and culture of Israel and Judah? Were there differences in between Israel and Judah with respect to slavery? How did Egypt, Assyria, Philistia, Babylon etc. influence slavery in Israel and Judah? would love to hear
God always uses weather changes to judge sinful nations out of existence. From floods, drought, volcanoes, pestilence that leads to famine, migration, wars, and disease. Climate change is not a new phenomenon and has been going on for hundreds of thousands of years even before industrialization. As long as we have active volcanoes we will have weather changes.
Many thanks to Matt and Israel. This series far exceeds in value the University courses on these subjects which I experienced 50+ years ago. It is wonderful to be brought up to date on current archaeological knowledge of the Levant and surrounding regions.
Thank you so much 😊🙏
Excellent and enlightening analysis. Humans are humans with all of their buttressing propaganda.
Thank you 🙏
Once again a big Thank You to the whole team. This has truly been one great journey.
Thank you for watching 🙏❤️
A round of applause for Professor Finkelstein and Dr Adams!
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These you tube channels are treasure troves. I've only read The Bible Unearthed and condensed Josephus so far and probably need to re-read them. I need to watch all of Kedem and History with Cy and write down all the books they use and read them. A few years ago I didn't even know who Cyrus the Great was.
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Hashmonean archeology + Hasmonean writing = Hashmonean religion
I love to cite experts like Dr. Finkelstein when I argue with Biblical literalists
Prof. Finkelstein's humility is a welcome contrast to the certainty expressed by bible literalists
Love this, please create more.
Thank you, on it!
This was the best overview of historic Judah ive ever heard. In that it was succinct, easy to follow, and non-biased. Now i must go find and watch the other conversations you had with the Professor Finkelstein. 👍 thank you for posting. 😊
Wow, thank you! 🙏
Strange hobby
Are you going to cover the topic of the Temple of Solomon itself sometime in the future?
Yes, although we don’t really know much about it, unfortunately. We can’t even be sure it was “Solomon’s”.
@@KEDEMChannel yes, that's why it would be so interesting to hear what prof. Finkelstein has to say about it.
I own three Greek-to-English translations for which I trust more than the Hebrew Old Testament!
if you want real history, avoid the extreme political fiction of religious texts, which are without authors and difficult to date. it's educational to read biblical political fiction after you already know the real history and real politics, without the massive spin and fairytales of miracles and beings in the sky. we dont try to reconstruct early greek or roman history via their tales of gods.
The texts are only one source among others discussed by Prof. Finkelstein. Archeology and extra-biblical sources are not less important.
I would love to see a discussion of the topic concept of Moshiach or Messiah from Professor Finkelstein.
He will touch it in one of the episodes in the upcoming series about Megiddo (Armageddon).
So, it was written as historical fact, which was later disputed, then resurrected as myth to give the stories the patina of antiquity.
So let's ask the question: Can you remember Prof Finkelstein, that you at one time you denied that the kingdoms of David and Solomon ever existed? In fact, you called it a myth. So, do you still hold to that view and if you retracted, where can we search for your about-face?
So arrogant. Why do you need to see a written retraction? Opinions can change as new evidence comes to light. Refer us to your academic research.
As so many others have said, I'd like to echo their profound appreciation for the time of these scholars.
Man! Dr. Matt and Prof. Finkelstein, this rocks. Thank you!
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I have heard this story many times from Prof. Cline's lectures and book. The same thing, but from a different angle. Thank you very much for the lecture.
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
King Hezekiah was in 7th century BCE and although no coins have been found, we find his seals on objects. This seal contains Egyptian iconography with no kings portrait at a time when Israel was a vassal state of Egypt. This doesnt mean that Torah laws were not being kept.
Judah (not Israel) of King Hezekiah was not a vassal of Egypt. While not proving the laws weren’t being kept, it also does not prove the contrary. The most we can say is that we don’t know.
@@KEDEMChannel what evidence is there that he was not a vassal of Egypt? I would think that his seal bearing the royal Egyptian eagle and his name are pretty good indicators of where his loyalties lay at this time. The Bible is full of examples where various kings supported Egypt or Assuria.
When the professor produces the coin example with graven images on it from immediately before john hyrcanus (the first maccabee) - isnt this why John Hyrcanus revolted against this foreign rule of the seleucids in the first place? Not a good example to prove his thesis I should think?