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I thought my question was simple and direct.  You commented on only one of the links -- the one about prayer  -- and only that you "agreed with me" - though I just presented the link to a scientific study.  What about the links to the findings of the Jewish archeologists?[/quote]

I'm no expert on OT archeology. But I can comprehend a NY Times article, and the NY Times piece you linked to was [b]VERY [/b]clear that these archeological debates have[b] NOT[/b] been settled one way or the other.

They NY Times piece underscores that there are still opposing views on these archeological questions. Many reputable archeologists dispute Finkelstein's conclusions, and some of them are quoted in that same NY Times article. The NY Times also points out that archeologists used to look for confirmation of the Bible, but you can't say that about all of today's archeologists. In fact, according to the NY Times, some recent finds (e.g., a stela about King David) tend to *confirm* Biblical events.
 
Also, congrats on finding a NY Times article from the year 2000, but I'd be curious about what more recent research has to say on the subject.

You may like Finkelstein's arguments, and you may even own his book, which you linked to. Good for you. But your  own NY Times article pointed out that many reputable archeologists dispute Finkelstein's views. So you must be going on your gut instinct (your belief! the irony!) that Finkelstein is "correct."[/quote]

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