Archaeology and the people of the Bible revealed

In this episode of The Tenpenny Files, host Dr. Sherry Tenpenny welcomes Dr. Titus Kennedy, archaeologist, biblical scholar, and research fellow at the Discovery Institute, to discuss his book *Archaeology and the People of the Bible*. The conversation explores the growing cultural skepticism toward the Bible as myth, contrasting it with mounting archaeological evidence for the historical existence of biblical figures. Kennedy outlines five rigorous criteria—name, family lineage, chronological placement, geographical location, and title—to assess the historicity of individuals mentioned in Scripture. He highlights pivotal discoveries such as the Tel Dan Stele and the James Ossuary, which provide external corroboration for King David and Jesus, respectively. The discussion also examines Herod the Great’s complex legacy and the broader historical attestation of Jesus from non-biblical sources like Josephus and Tacitus. Kennedy emphasizes that the Bible is not a collection of fairy tales but a record of real people, places, and events supported by tangible archaeological findings. The episode underscores the importance of critical engagement with historical sources and challenges the narrative that biblical figures are purely legendary. Kennedy’s work serves as both a scholarly reference and an accessible guide for readers seeking to understand the intersection of faith and archaeology. He encourages listeners to move beyond cultural assumptions and examine the evidence firsthand. The conversation closes with a call to trust in the historical reliability of the Bible, especially in an era of widespread skepticism. The episode is a compelling defense of biblical historicity grounded in rigorous methodology and tangible artifacts.