The people and places of the Bible are verified by history and archaeology.
The Evidence:
Over 25,000 sites have been discovered that have connection to the Old Testament period. Not only have these discoveries provided external confirmation to hundreds of scriptural assertions, not one archaeological discovery has ever contradicted biblical reference.
Historical Verification:
Discovered in 1947 at Qumran, the Dead Sea Scrolls confirm the reliability of the biblical text. These scrolls, dating back from 3rd century B. C. to 1st century A.D., are the earliest copies of the Old Testament books. Their predicted and fulfilled prophecies provide evidence for the divine origin of the Bible.
Examples of Archaeological Evidence
| Mari Tablets: Over 20,000 cuneiform tablets, many explain the patriarchal traditions of Genesis. | Lachish Letters: Describes Nebuchadnezzar's invasion of Judah. |
| Ebla Tablets: Over 20,000 tablets many containing law similar to the Deuteronomy law code. | Cyrus Cylinder: Authenticates Cyrus' decree to allow the Jews to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. |
| Temple Walls - Karnak, Egypt: Signifies a tenth century B. C. reference to Abraham. | Moabite Stone: Gives information about Omri, the sixth king of Israel. |
| Gedaliah Seal: Gedaliah is spoken of in 2 Kings 25:22. | Taylor Prism: Assyrian account of Sennacherib's attack on Jerusalem during Hezekiah's reign. |
