The Fellowship for Biblical Studies in partnership with the Australian Catholic University Ancient Israel Program are delighted to invite you to attend the public lecture:
"David, Solomon, Rehoboam: the debate on the early kings of Judah"
To be delivered by Professor Yosef Garfinkel, Yigael Yadin Chair in Archaeology of Israel at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Professor Garfinkel’s visit to Australia has been generously funded by the Sir Asher & Lady Joel Foundation.
Abstract
Since the 1980s hot debate arose about the early history of the Kingdom of Judah, and the historicity of the biblical tradition about the first kings: David, Solomon and Rehoboam. Did David establish a kingdom? Did Solomon build a palace and temple? Did Rehoboam fortify 15 cities in Judah? Since 2007 Prof. Garfinkel’s excavations have unearthed revolutionary data on the early history of the kingdom of Judah: fortified cities, public buildings, seals and inscriptions. Currently, in partnership with the Australian Catholic University, he is excavating the city built by Rehoboam. The lecture will present the results of the last excavation season in the winter of 2023.
Event Description
The paper and question time will run from 7:00–8:30 pm. Drinks and nibbles will be available afterwards. Kosher options will be available.
