The Red-Haired Archaeologist
Amanda Hope Haley
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Travel Israel—past and present—learning about its people and its God with Harvard-trained biblical archaeologist, whimsical storyteller, and sunscreen advocate, Amanda Hope Haley.
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Tel Maresha and Bet Guvrin
The ancient cities of Maresha and Bet Guvrin hosted civilizations from 700 BCE through the Islamic period, making thorough use of a system of 500+ hand-dug caves.
Feb 19, 2021
Catching up with the Red-Haired Archaeologist
Listen to what Amanda has been up to since Season 1 ended. You'll hear some fun stories from her time digging and traveling in Israel, learn a little about her next book, and get a preview of what is to come in Season 2.
May 24, 2019
Tombs and the Afterlife
Israelite burials were functionally and symbolically different from modern practices.
Episode links: https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/12/2/1
https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/28/6/1
May 17, 2019
Life along the Wall
Scripture says that Rahab lived "on" or "in" Jericho's city wall. What does that mean, and what can we learn about her from the "neighborhood" where she lived?
Episode links: https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/39/5/5
May 10, 2019
Gates that Never Swing
Ancient gates weren't just hinged pickets as we may imagine when we read Scripture today. They were buildings unto themselves, where some of the most important city activities happened every day.
Episode links: https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/14/2/3
https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/9/4/2
May 3, 2019
Touring Solomon's Temple
Learn how some temples built in other regions of the Levant can help us understand the Bible's descriptions of Solomon's temple.
Episode links: https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/26/3/1
https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/news/special-report-current-status-tell-ain-dara-temple/
Apr 26, 2019
Where in the World Is David?
For decades, many archaeologists doubted the historical existence of David and Solomon. Listen and learn what evidence proves them wrong!
Episode links: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-artifacts/the-tel-dan-inscription-the-first-historical-evidence-of-the-king-david-bible-story/
Apr 19, 2019
The "Golden" Calf
When you read about the golden calf the Israelites made in Exodus, do you envision Cecil B. DeMille's glossy statue from The Ten Commandments? Find out how this traditional Easter film got most of the details wrong.
Episode links: https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/17/2/4
Apr 12, 2019
Introducing the Red-Haired Archaeologist
Meet author and archaeologist, Amanda Hope Haley!
Episode links: http://www.telshimronexcavations.com/