XtraBiblical

Welcome back to XtraBiblical, where we explore biblical events through the lens of modern science. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of the Pool of Bethesda—a site once dismissed by scholars as a mere theological legend. Journey through the twists of skepticism and discovery as we unravel how a buried pool in Jerusalem, thought to be pure myth, was unearthed and verified through...

Welcome back to XtraBiblical, the podcast where we examine biblical events through the lens of modern science. In this episode, Speaker A dives into one of the most debated stories in biblical archaeology: the fall of Jericho, also known as Tell es-Sultan. We'll explore the biblical account of Joshua and the Israelites, unravel more than a century of archaeological investigations—including the som...

Welcome to XtraBiblical, the show where archaeology, science, and world history are explored through a biblical lens. On this show, you can expect clear distinctions between solid facts and fun theories. We’ll bridge the perceived gap between science and faith, spotlighting moments where history and scripture connect in fascinating ways. In upcoming episodes, we’ll investigate topics like the Moab...

In today’s episode, we journey back to 1868 with missionary Frederick Augustus Klein and the astonishing discovery of the Moabite Stone—also known as the Mesha Stele—in the ruins of ancient Dibon, modern-day Jordan. This basalt slab, inscribed with 34 lines of ancient script, sparked an international frenzy among European powers and became one of archaeology’s most hotly contested treasures. We’ll...