THE BIBLE'S VIEWPOINT- ARCHAEOLOGY NECESSARY FOR FAITH?

On the Jewish calendar date of Nisan 11,in the spring of 33 C.E., Jesus Christ, accompanied by some of his disciples, left the temple in Jerusalem for the last time. As they made their way to the Mount of Olives, one of the disciples said:  "Teacher, see! what sort of stones and what sort of buildings!" - Mark 13:1.

These faithful Jews felt a deep love for God and his temple.  They were proud of this magnificent complex of buildings and the 15 centuries of tradition they represented.   Jesus' reply to his disciple was shocking:  "Do you behold these great buildings? By no means will a stone be left here upon a stone and not be thrown down." -Mark 13:2. 

Now that the promised Messiah had arrived, how God allow the destruction of his own temple?  Only gradually,with the aid of holy spirit, would Jesus' disciples fully grasp what he meant.  What, though, do Jesus' words have to do with Biblical archaeology? 

Next time: THE BIBLE'S VIEWPOINT - ARCHAEOLOGY NECESSARY FOR FAITH?/A New "City"

From the Awake! magazine