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Faith Affirming Findings podcast is devoted to sharing discoveries of biblical archaeology - artifacts and sites that relate to the Bible. These discoveries will affirm your faith in the historical reliability of the Bible, and provide unique insights into the culture of the Bible.
The Discoveries at Khorsabad Silenced the Critics!
Faith Affirming Findings
6 minutes
3 months ago
The Discoveries at Khorsabad Silenced the Critics!
In this episode, Dr. Paul Weaver explores the **ancient** **Assyrian empire**, focusing on the **bible history** and the **Ancient Khorsabad** and the Palace of Sargon II (father of Sennacherib), unearthed by Paul Emile Bata in 1843. Discoveries of **ancient inscriptions** and archaeological finds support the biblical accounts of this period, and an individual name Sargon (Isaiah 20:1) reinforcing the historicity and reliability of **sacred scriptures**.
Takeaways -The discovery of Sargon II's palace was monumental. -Sargon II's palace contained over 200 rooms and 30 courtyards. -The Lamassu statues are a feat of ancient artistry. -Sargon II's inscriptions confirm biblical accounts. -The Bible mentions Sargon only once in Isaiah. -Critics doubted Sargon's existence before the discovery. -The archaeological record supports the biblical narrative. -Sargon II's actions explain Jewish-Samaritan hostility.
00:00 - Introduction 00:54 - The Discovery of Sargon II's Ancient Palace 01:40 - Description of the Palace Reliefs and Lamassu 02:09 - Sargon II's Annals 02:54 - Sargon II's Relief 03:12 - Additional Discoveries Confirming Sargon II's Existance 03:57 - The Biblical Significance of these Discoveries 05:14 - Conclusion
Faith Affirming Findings
Faith Affirming Findings podcast is devoted to sharing discoveries of biblical archaeology - artifacts and sites that relate to the Bible. These discoveries will affirm your faith in the historical reliability of the Bible, and provide unique insights into the culture of the Bible.
