# Is the Bible Historically Reliable? Archaeology Says Yes, with Paul Weaver (Ep 234)

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Podcast: [The Bible Sojourner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-sojourner-1122307)
Published: 2026-06-21T19:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bible-sojourner/episodes/Is-the-Bible-Historically-Reliable--Archaeology-Says-Yes--with-Paul-Weaver-Ep-234-e3l28dr
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## Resource

Peter Goeman talks with Paul Weaver about biblical archaeology and his new book, Faith-Affirming Findings: 50 Archaeological Discoveries that Validate the Historicity and Reliability of Scripture. They discuss how archaeology helps illuminate the world of the Bible, strengthens confidence in Scripture, and answers common skeptical claims about figures and events such as David, Sennacherib, Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate, Luke, Paul, and the destruction of Jerusalem. Get Paul Weaver’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Affirming-Findings-Archaeological-Discoveries-Historicity/dp/0825448859/ Watch the accompanying Faith Affirming Findings archaeology playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRLT8RbUb3vSiKplCbL0vYyEFChJnU9kV Visit Paul Weaver’s Bible and Theology Matters YouTube channel here : https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleandTheologyMatters ## Timestamps 00:00 — Archaeology, Scripture, and why truth does not fear inspection02:01 — Introducing Paul and his work in Bible teaching and archaeology07:22 — What is Faith Affirming Findings?10:48 — Why say archaeology “affirms” the Bible rather than “proves” it?13:10 — Is biblical archaeology mainly for believers or unbelievers?17:26 — What are the benefits and limitations of biblical archaeology?24:25 — How should archaeology relate to biblical interpretation?26:53 — The Tel Dan Stele and evidence for the House of David36:33 — Sennacherib, Lachish, and the failed conquest of Jerusalem42:14 — The Pool of Siloam and archaeology from the time of Jesus47:51 — Archaeological evidence related to Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection54:43 — Luke’s historical accuracy, Paul, Gallio, and the Arch of Titus01:00:48 — Why were some discoveries left out of the book?01:02:52 — How pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders can…

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