Chapter 3: Archaeology and the Old Testament

Question	Answer
Describe the proper uses of archeological data.	To confirm, correct, clarify and complement the theological message of the Bible and to fill in gaps in the modern understanding of ancient culture.
What is the significance of ancient creation and flood stories?	There are many similarities in the stories which gives more archeological support for the creation and flood stories found in Genesis.
In what way do the archaeological discoveries help confirm the historical accuracy of the biblical accounts?	Because they verify facts that could only be preserved by those who actually experienced the conditions at that time.
What is the significance of the Tel Dan inscription?	It provided archeological evidence for the existence of King David
Which ancient monuments make specific reference to Israelite kings?	The Moabite Stone The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III Bullae
Whose existence is affirmed by the Nabonidus Chronicle?	Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, this also gives strong evidence to the actual existence of Daniel.

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