@42:52 Finkelstein says: "Now we have the monastery sitting here, and we are not going to disturb the monastery by excavating here where we are sitting, right?" - May I ask why not? Would the monastery object to a test trench dug in the place where he was sitting or nearby, to see if there are traces of a temple that might even be dated with pottery? It's not like Jerusalem where all groups are jealously guarding their rights to a space and to access. The monastery could even benefit from increased interest in the ark if some finds confirm the importance of the place and more visitors want to see the place where the ark once stood.
Thanks again! Israel mentioned there was some disturbance in Ashdod in the 9th century. It seems to provide a convenient time window to control the main trade route by the Israelites. In my chronology David and Solomon were in the mid-latter part of the 9th century (their total rule not more than two generations).
Why is it easier for Mr. Finklestein to connect the broken stone altars at Shiloh to a Yahwist cult rather than as a remnant or continuation of the cult of El with Shiloh being its centre?
I will be so sad when these end! Much respect and gratitude for all these gems.
I'm so thankful to get a such an incredible education from these videos at no cost. Much appreciation to Albright!
Great series and new well thought perspective.
@42:52 Finkelstein says: "Now we have the monastery sitting here, and we are not going to disturb the monastery by excavating here where we are sitting, right?" - May I ask why not? Would the monastery object to a test trench dug in the place where he was sitting or nearby, to see if there are traces of a temple that might even be dated with pottery? It's not like Jerusalem where all groups are jealously guarding their rights to a space and to access. The monastery could even benefit from increased interest in the ark if some finds confirm the importance of the place and more visitors want to see the place where the ark once stood.
Thanks again! Israel mentioned there was some disturbance in Ashdod in the 9th century. It seems to provide a convenient time window to control the main trade route by the Israelites. In my chronology David and Solomon were in the mid-latter part of the 9th century (their total rule not more than two generations).
Why is it easier for Mr. Finklestein to connect the broken stone altars at Shiloh to a Yahwist cult rather than as a remnant or continuation of the cult of El with Shiloh being its centre?