Put on your Indiana Jones Hat: Dr. John Currid Leads RTS Trip to Israel
One of my favorite films of all-time is Raiders of the Lost Ark. In addition to being one of the first of many modern “adventure” films, it raises intriguing issues regarding history and the Bible. Can we find remnants of the biblical stories in the sands of the Middle East even still today? Are there treasures of the ancient past just waiting to be discovered?
My interest in archaeological issues is why (some of) my research has focused on ancient biblical manuscripts. This field of study presents an opportunity not only to read ancient biblical texts, but also to touch them. It brings to life the lost world of … Continue reading...