About this episode
Ancient Israel archaeology with UCLA’s Prof. Aaron Burke: origins of the Israelites, the Merneptah Stele (1207 BCE), Exodus debates, when the Hebrew Bible becomes history, Canaanite roots, Asherah worship, idols & child-sacrifice polemics, Judges → monarchy, King David & Solomon, and how archaeology is weaponized in today’s Zionism vs. anti-Zionism discourse. Clear, evidence-based, and faith-sensitive.What you’ll learn:• Earliest “Israel” in the record (Merneptah Stele)• Cultural memory vs. history in Torah/Nevi’im• Israelite identity emerging from Canaanite society• Household religion (Asherah figurines), reforms of Hezekiah/Josiah• Did David & Solomon exist? What the data say• Why archaeology matters in modern politics and the Israeli/Palestinian conflictWatch, subscribe, and share if you love Hebrew Bible, Near Eastern history, and real archaeology. #AncientIsrael #Archaeology #HebrewBible #MerneptahStele #Exodus #Canaanite #Asherah #KingDavid #Solomon #Zionism #AntiZionism #UCLA #AaronBurke #BiblicalStudies Jewish History, Politics, Israel, Antisemitism, and Zionism - I cover it all.Politics: • Should Jews Abandon the Democratic Party? ... Jewish History: • Law, Revolution, and the Messiah w/ Zevi S... Antisemitism: • To Be a Pro-Israel Student Leader — A Conv... Facebook: / daniel.levine.31 Instagram: / rabbidaniellevine #Israel #Rabbi #Jewish #WhatisZionism #DoJews ?