Issues, Etc. The Top Biblical Archaeology Stories of 2025 – Dr. Craig Evans, 1/7/26 (0073)
Jan 7, 2026
Dr. Craig Evans, a distinguished New Testament scholar from Houston Christian University, dives into the top biblical archaeology stories of 2025. He uncovers the significance of the Gihon Spring excavations linked to ancient rituals and the latest Pool of Siloam discoveries shedding light on biblical narratives. Evans discusses AI's role in advancing archaeological research and reveals a newly found Assyrian inscription that confirms biblical accounts. With exciting insights on Peter's potential house and ancient Roman roads, this discussion is a treasure trove for enthusiasts of biblical history.
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Fire Exposed Possible House Of Peter
- A wildfire cleared growth at a suspected Bethsaida site, exposing a Byzantine chapel built above a first-century house.
- Excavators found a floor inscription with an unknown saying of Jesus and may have uncovered Peter's house.
Village Memory Validates Site Identification
- Continuity of village memory makes fourth-century commemorations reliable for locating first-century Christian sites.
- Byzantine chapels often mark authentic earlier sacred houses, supporting identification like Peter's house.
AI Sheds New Light On Daniel's Dating
- AI dated a Dead Sea Scroll fragment of Daniel to between 210–160 BCE, suggesting the book's stories may predate its final form.
- AI-assisted manuscript analysis could shift datings and reveal older textual origins than previously thought.
