The Book and The Spade Feed

This episode explores the Easter story in Jerusalem by retracing Jesus's steps from the Last Supper to Pontius Pilate, featuring insights from tour guide David Miller about historical sites like Mount Zion.

The Book and The Spade Feed episode centers on Gordon Govier’s conversation with Chris McKinney, a professor of archaeology at Lipscomb University, about the Ark of the Covenant and the documentary Legends of the Lost Ark.

This episode discusses the use of artificial intelligence in dating the Dead Sea Scrolls, featuring an interview with Bobby Duke from the Museum of the Bible about recent AI research that suggests some scrolls may be older than previously thought.

Chris McKinney, a professor of archaeology at Lipscomb University and research director for Legends of the Lost Ark, rejects the Indiana Jones Egypt theory for the Ark of the Covenant.

This episode revisits an interview with archaeologist Chris McKinny about the Ark of the Covenant, prompted by the release of his documentary 'Legends of the Lost Ark', while also discussing a significant clay seal discovery linking the Assyrian Empire to the Kingdom of Judah.

This episode discusses the use of artificial intelligence in dating the Dead Sea Scrolls, featuring an interview with Bobby Duke from the Museum of the Bible about recent AI research that suggests some scrolls may be older than previously thought.

This episode explores the Easter story in Jerusalem by retracing Jesus's steps from the Last Supper to Pontius Pilate, featuring insights from tour guide David Miller on historical sites like Mount Zion.

This episode discusses the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls being displayed at the Museum of the Bible, featuring an interview with Dr.

This episode explores the origins of the Pharisees in biblical history, focusing on their conflict with King Alexander Janius.

A discussion of recent biblical archaeology news, focusing on the production and social significance of purple dye in the ancient world.

A preview of a tour to biblical sites in Turkey, discussing archaeology related to the Apostle Paul and the Hittites.

The episode promotes an upcoming tour of biblical sites in Turkey and features an interview about Christian and Jewish sites in Asia Minor.

A tribute to Israeli archaeologist Gabi Barkay, discussing his contributions to biblical archaeology and the discovery of the Silver Amulet Scrolls.

Host Gordon Govier and co-editor Clyde Billington discuss recent archaeological discoveries in Israel, including a fire revealing foundations at Bethsaida and a restored Byzantine mosaic.

An interview with Joan Taylor about her book on Jesus' upbringing in Judea, focusing on the historical and archaeological context of Nazareth and Bethlehem.

This episode discusses the archaeological and historical context of Jesus' birth and early life, focusing on the turbulent times under King Herod.

An interview with Joan Taylor about her book on Jesus' childhood, exploring historical and archaeological context.

A discussion about the centennial celebration of the Albright Institute of Archaeological Research and its impact on biblical archaeology.

An interview with the director of the W.F.

Host Gordon Govier interviews archaeologist David Vila about the 45-year excavation of the Decapolis city Abila in Jordan, including a recent canceled season due to regional conflict.

An interview with archaeologist James Riley Strange about excavations at Tel Shekin and its relation to ancient Sepphoris.

Host Gordon Govier interviews archaeologist Eric Klein about recent excavations at Tel Kabri, a site dating to the time of Abraham with no direct biblical connection.

Host Gordon Govier discusses the historical significance of eclipses in ancient times with Professor Eric Klein, exploring possible biblical references.

Gordon Govier discusses the book 'Three Stones Make a Wall' and the use of LIDAR in biblical archaeology.

Host Gordon Govier discusses the mention of eclipses in ancient history and the Bible with professor Eric Klein.

Host Gordon Govier discusses an upcoming archaeological tour following the Apostle Paul's travels across Turkey with travel colleague John Delancey.

The episode discusses the legacy of Egyptologist Kenneth Kitchen and debates the pharaoh of the Exodus, alongside other biblical archaeology news.

This episode discusses a newly discovered ancient legal document, prosecutor's notes from a trial just before the Bar Kokhba revolt, providing unique insights into Roman legal proceedings and Jewish history.

This episode discusses biblical archaeology findings related to high places and Canaanite religion, featuring an interview with Professor Clyde Billington about alternative cultic sites in the Old Testament.

This episode examines ongoing scientific debates about the Shroud of Turin's age, questioning the reliability of 1988 carbon-14 tests that dated it to medieval times through an interview with researcher Michael Kowalsky.