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New book on questions re: Khirbet Qeiyafa and ancient Judah

Posted on December 29, 2015 by LukeChandler

There is a new book on the debates surrounding Khirbet Qeiyafa, a recently excavated city dating to the time of King David. The quantity and quality of the finds from Kh. Qeiyafa have reignited discussion over the political, religious, and societal development of ancient Judah in the time … Continue reading →

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A City of David’s Kingdom? New Carbon-14 results from Khirbet Qeiyafa

Posted on October 30, 2015 by LukeChandler

A new article has been published on new radiocarbon dating from Khirbet Qeiyafa, an Iron Age site overlooking the Elah Valley. It happens to be in the same location, as described in 1 Samuel 17, where David slew Goliath. Discoveries … Continue reading →

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