Archaeology is crucial to the reconstruction of any story, particularly those set in ancient times, by providing a backdrop from where the story emerges. Much more than a document of propositional truths or an index of instructions, the Bible is told in story and linked together to form a grand narrative that is set in real places and real times. 

Rev. Dr. Lim Kar Yong sits down with Debbie on the occasion of the release of his new book, Following Jesus, to talk about his book and how archaeology can help to enliven our appreciation of what happens in the Scripture texts. Because much of Scriptural truth is told in story form, it is an unlikely ally in understanding that story better. Along with the interview are recommended resources for Christians to partner with archaeology as an aid to studying the Bible. (Full episode summary here.)

Rev. Dr. Lim Kar Yong is well-known as a scholar of the New Testament, in particular his work on 1 Corinthians and the Gospels. Apart from lecturing in New Testament studies Kar Yong is Director of Postgraduate Studies and Director of the Centre for Bible Engagement for Seminari Theoloji Malaysia. Part of his activities at the CBE include study tours to biblical sites and hosting tours at their recently launched Biblical Studies Room which features various replicas and displays. Kar Yong is ordained as a Priest in the (Anglican) Diocese of West Malaysia.