Archaeology in the Time of Kings: Hezekiah's Reform

Episode: This inaugural Biblical World episode takes a deep dive into the archaeological background of King Hezekiah’s religious reform (2 Kgs 18:4). Hosts: Chris McKinny (Gesher Media) and Oliver Hersey (Jerusalem University College)  Episode Summary:  In this episode, Chris and Oliver discuss the following:  The historical background of Assyrian interactions with Israel and Judah in the late 8th century BC; The destruction of Israel by the Assyrians; The campaign of Sennacherib to Judah in 701 BC; The archaeological evidence at Tel Sheba (decommissioned altar); The archaeological evidence at Arad (decommissioned shrine). The archaeological evidence at Tel Moza (reformed “temple”) The archaeological evidence at the Lachish gate shrine (decommissioned and defiled) Additional Resources:  Jerusalem University College (JUC); JUC Summer Institute; JUC Online; Context of Scripture in Accordance Bible Software; BAS Article on Lachish and BASOR article on same subject; Moulis 2019 “Hezekiah’s Cultic Reforms according to the Archaeological Evidence” Give: Help support OnScript's Biblical World as we grow and develop. Click HERE.