who undertake the adventure of Biblical Archaeology (now usually referred to as the Syro-Palestinian Archaeology, although it also deals with a straight vorpalästinischer time) gets involved will realize quickly that it is not so easy in the major tension between minimalism (each biblical tradition, which is not empirically verifiable zweifelsrei is regarded as a legend) and hyperbole (everything in the Bible is archaeologically detectable) position. In both cases there is a danger that the desire for the father to the thought quickly can be. One thing is clear, however
thereto, in any case, namely that archeology is keinesewegs exact science, for which it is commonly held as fact all finds must still interpret and fail the interpretations can vary.
was surprising to see it for myself but what a great recognition of the representatives of different camps for each other. Thus, for example, two experts representing two completely different views, such as in I. Finkelstein (Minimalist) and A. Maeir (tendency to hyperbole), and still meet each other with utmost respect. The extent to which the to do cultural imprint of Mishna and Talmud, dare I now do not speculate, but it would not surprise me at least, if there would be a relationship - one of the reasons why I believe that the Christian culture of debate should finally be revived ! may be controversial
But also the interpretation of several archaeological finds, so great is the consensus about what a "fund" actually is. In the past, namely, were frequently, in some cases by government authorities, supposed relics bought by antique dealers ominous - mostly for astronomical sums - which are all either even later (eg Joash inscription?) Or at least their inscriptions (eg Jesus Ossuar, ivory pomegranate proven) to be a forgery. Serious archaeologists deal therefore only with findings, which also pertain to the earth, the dust, the dirt or the product of the water.
Since for this year's Tell es-Safi expected campaign with some of these findings, I am also very sure can dig in the dirt too!
In this sense, dirty Greetings!
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