biblical archaeology

High Places, Big Moves: How Jerusalem Became the Only Game in Town

06 Jun 2025 4 min read biblical history

Before Jerusalem became the one true worship site, Israelites burned offerings to Yahweh all over the place—on hills, in towns, even at Arad. It took kings, scrolls, and smashed altars to centralize the faith.

That Time When Chemosh Beat Yahweh (Bad)

03 Jun 2025 3 min read

In 2 Kings 3, Yahweh seems poised for victory—until the Moabite king sacrifices his son, and Israel retreats. Did Chemosh just win a battle against the God of Israel?

The Myth of David, a Man After God’s Own Heart?

10 Apr 2025 6 min read Historical Biblical Analysis

The Man, the Myth, the Messiah’s Alleged Granddad When asked to talk about Old Testament Bible stories, certain names will pop into the minds of even the least religious among us: Adam

Human Sacrifice in Ancient Israel: Theology, Reforms, and the Specter of Moloch

08 Apr 2025 5 min read biblical archaeology

The Bible condemns child sacrifice with unsettling frequency—which might be because some Israelites actually practiced it. From Moloch’s fires to Gehenna’s flames, this post explores the skeletons in ancient Israel’s theological closet.

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