Set in Stone? Another Look at the Mesha Stele

The Mesha Stele might contain a reference to the "House of David." Some scholars believe this reading can now be confirmed, thanks to new photographic evidence, as published in the Winter 2022 issue of BAR. However, others disagree. Take another look at the Mesha Stele, a ninth-century BCE...

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Authors: Richelle, Matthieu 1978- (Author) ; Burlingame, Andrew (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2023
In: The Biblical archaeology review
Year: 2023, Volume: 49, Issue: 1
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Summary:The Mesha Stele might contain a reference to the "House of David." Some scholars believe this reading can now be confirmed, thanks to new photographic evidence, as published in the Winter 2022 issue of BAR. However, others disagree. Take another look at the Mesha Stele, a ninth-century BCE Moabite victory stela, and see if the reading of the "House of David" is indeed set in stone.
ISSN:0098-9444
Contains:Enthalten in: The Biblical archaeology review