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Real or Fairy-Tale? 11 Bible Characters Found in the Dirt with Dr. Titus Kennedy

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Mar 27, 2026

Dr. Titus Kennedy, archaeologist and author specializing in biblical archaeology, shares how dirt and artifacts corroborate names from ancient texts. He walks through seals, stelae, coins, and museum finds tied to figures like Tiglath-Pileser III, Nebo-Sarsekim, Salome, Peter, and possible attestations of Jesus. Short, vivid stories reveal surprising connections between archaeology and the Bible's people.

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INSIGHT

Lachish Reliefs Show Assyrian Atrocities

Assyrian reliefs and inscriptions graphically confirm the empire's brutality described in the Bible.
British Museum reliefs from Sennacherib depict decapitation, impalement, skinning, and mass deportations at Lachish.

ANECDOTE

Hilkiah Confirmed By Family Seal

Tiny personal artifacts validate obscure biblical figures like Hilkiah the priest.
A seal reading Hanun son of Hilkiah the priest and a bulla for Azariah son of Hilkiah were found near Jerusalem.

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Nebuzaradan Appears In Babylonian Records

Babylonian administrative records corroborate named biblical officials and their roles.
A Babylonian prism from Nebuchadnezzar's year 7 lists Nebuzaradan among high officials, matching the biblical captain of the guard.

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Is the Bible just a collection of ancient myths and fairy tales? Or did the people named on these ancient pages really walk the earth? Archaeologist and author Dr. Titus Kennedy returns to show us that history isn't just written in books. It’s buried in the dirt!

Listen (or watch!) closely as Frank and Titus investigate the "receipts" left behind by kings, queens, and commoners that demonstrate the Bible is documenting REAL history, not just parables. With Titus' new book 'Archaeology and the People of the Bible' as their guide, they tackle questions like:

Who was Tiglath-Pileser III, and what does he teach us about interpreting the Bible correctly?
How do the writings of Josephus and ancient Ugaritic epics validate the biblical text?
What seals have been found with obscure Old Testament figures stamped on them?
What Old Testament discovery forced some archaeologists out of their skepticism of the Bible's historicity?
What extra-biblical evidence exists for the notorious King Herod?
Why is Capernaum considered one of the most fascinating sites in all of archaeology?
Why did some ancient critics think Jesus was a magician?
What was so terrifying about the Assyrians that made Jonah run the other way?
Is it possible that the next big discovery is sitting dormant in the basement of the British Museum?
Who was Salome, and what's her connection to the New Testament?
What archaeological evidence do we have for the existence of the Apostle Peter and Jesus?

Archaeological discoveries continue to provide ancient attestation for those named in the Bible, showing the historical reality of their existence. While Frank and Titus can't cover all 124 figures from the book in one hour, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the evidence most people never get to see. To dive deeper into these discoveries and the people who left them behind, be sure to grab your copy of 'Archaeology and the People of the Bible' today!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

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Archaeology and the People of the Bible by Titus Kennedy - https://a.co/d/05hgXVYJ

12 Biblical Archaeological Discoveries You’ve Never Heard Of Before with Dr. Titus Kennedy - https://youtu.be/kMeN5CbOmCY