Did Joshua Really Invade Canaan? Answering the Critics!

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Uncover the mysteries of Joshua’s conquest of Canaan as we explore how archaeology aligns—or seems to conflict—with biblical history. Why do some scholars doubt the historicity of Jericho’s fallen walls, and does evidence like carbon dating and ancient pottery truly challenge the biblical account? Dive into the details of Jericho, Ai, and Hazor, examining the ruins, burn layers, and cultural artifacts.

Keaton Halley discusses how assumptions, biases, and academic trends influence interpretations of the evidence. From collapsed walls to clay tablets bearing clues about ancient Israel, discover how archaeology offers a lens to view the Bible’s reliability and the faith it inspires.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Teaser
00:40 Introduction
01:41 Archaeological evidence for Joshua
03:23 Timeframe of the exodus and conquest
07:05 Why critics dismiss biblical evidence
11:06 Scholars supporting the Bible
14:12 Carbon dating Jericho
16:57 How Jericho’s walls fell
18:43 Additional evidence of destruction
20:01 Rahab’s role at Jericho
22:46 Evidence of Joshua’s conquest at Ai
28:04 Hazor’s destruction and biblical parallels
31:42 Archaeological texts and the Amarna letters
39:05 The Merneptah Stele and Israel’s emergence
41:46 Why archaeology matters for faith
42:59 Stream ‘Archaeology Confirms the Bible’
43:50 Wrap-up

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• Jericho Archaeology After Joshua: https://creation.com/jericho-archaeology
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• Exodus Evidence Revisited: https://creation.com/exodus-evidence
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