"Mount Ebal and the Altar of Joshua"
Aaron Lipkin was our speaker for Nov. 20th, 2024, at 8:00 pm Jerusalem Time. He gave a presentation on the archaeological discoveries on Mount Ebal, the Altar of Joshua the son of Nun, and Inscription Finds.
Aaron Lipkin is an Israeli Bible scholar who specializes in biblical archaeology of Israel and lectures in many churches, synagogues, university classes, TV, and radio stations. Aaron is also a film maker and has created several videos that incorporate Biblical text, Archaeology, the geography of Israel and stunning drone videos. He is a member of the Manasseh hill Country Survey team founded by Prof. Adam Zeral of the Haifa University.
His lecture presented the material remains, inscriptional evidence, and historical analysis making interconnections with the book of Joshua. This was a rare opportunity to learn archaeology with fresh perspectives from theology and the Bible.
The discovery of this altar has been a startling and riveting experience. Aaron gave us the factual evidence, the setting in life, and the cultural application which made us feel as if we were there with him on location in Israel.
Prof. Brad H. Young
ETRFI President
Aaron Lipkin is an Israeli Bible scholar who specializes in biblical archaeology of Israel and lectures in many churches, synagogues, university classes, TV, and radio stations. Aaron is also a film maker and has created several videos that incorporate Biblical text, Archaeology, the geography of Israel and stunning drone videos. He is a member of the Manasseh hill Country Survey team founded by Prof. Adam Zeral of the Haifa University.
His lecture presented the material remains, inscriptional evidence, and historical analysis making interconnections with the book of Joshua. This was a rare opportunity to learn archaeology with fresh perspectives from theology and the Bible.
The discovery of this altar has been a startling and riveting experience. Aaron gave us the factual evidence, the setting in life, and the cultural application which made us feel as if we were there with him on location in Israel.
Prof. Brad H. Young
ETRFI President
To receive a link to the lecture on VIMEO write to: [email protected]
Professor Jospe, a frequent lecturer at the Fraternity, sent this interesting response to the upcoming ETRFI lecture about Mount Ebal by the scholar Aaron Lipkin. Professor Jospe wrote:
"I registered and am looking forward to it. Some 10-12 years ago I twice was on tours of Mt. Eival, the first time with the army, the second time with Ariel University.The first time, with the army, the tour was led by the late Prof. Adam Zertal, who excavated the site. Zertal was a נכה צה"ל who lost the use of his legs in the Yom Kippur War, 1973. He got around easily among all the rocks on his crutches; truly impressive. Subsequently I studied some articles which I attach for your interest."
After Joshua 8:30-35 you might study the following four articles, in chronological order:
"I registered and am looking forward to it. Some 10-12 years ago I twice was on tours of Mt. Eival, the first time with the army, the second time with Ariel University.The first time, with the army, the tour was led by the late Prof. Adam Zertal, who excavated the site. Zertal was a נכה צה"ל who lost the use of his legs in the Yom Kippur War, 1973. He got around easily among all the rocks on his crutches; truly impressive. Subsequently I studied some articles which I attach for your interest."
After Joshua 8:30-35 you might study the following four articles, in chronological order:
- BAS 11:1 – Zertal - Has Joshua’s Altar Been Found on Mt. Ebal Click here to read
- BAS 12:1 - Kempinski – Joshua’s Altar – An Iron Age I Watchtower Click here to read
- BAS 12:1 – Zertal – How Can Kempinski Be So Wrong! Click here to read
- BAS 14:1 – Shanks – Two Early Israelite Cult Sites Now Questioned Click here to read
