“Joshua fought the battle of…” Whether you’re young or old, you know the answer: Jericho!

In this episode, we explore one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities—Jericho—nestled in the Jordan Valley between the Jordan River and Jerusalem. With more than 20 layers of civilization discovered (some dating back to 9000 BC), Jericho offers a remarkable window into the ancient world of the Bible.

Our guest, Canadian archaeologist Bryan Windle, joins Rich Ferreira to share his passion for biblical archaeology and his doctoral research on Jericho and its conquest by Joshua. Bryan also reflects on his experience excavating at Shiloh, where the Ark of the Covenant dwelled for over 300 years and where the prophet Samuel was raised.

The Land is often called the “Fifth Gospel”—a powerful reminder that Scripture is rooted in authentic places, actual people, and accurate history. As the stones speak, discoveries continue to illuminate and affirm the biblical account.

Learn more from our resources below:

https://biblearchaeology.org/

https://biblearchaeologyreport.com/

https://biblearchaeologyreport.com/2023/07/20/footsteps-three-things-in-shiloh-samuel-likely-saw/

The Trowel and The Truth by Scott Strippling: https://a.co/d/007tIbPz

Joshua's Jericho: The Latest Archaeological Evidence for the Conquest by Bryan Windle: https://a.co/d/0eLppMLR