Bible's Buried Secrets
Francesca Stavrakopoulou, a scholar of the Hebrew bible, challenges commonly believed interpretations of the Bible. Including the belief that King David ruled a vast empire in the 10th century, the idea that the ancient Israelis were monotheistic, and Francesca theorizes that the garden of eden was a real place.
Genre: Documentary, History
Cast:Liev Schreiber , Francesca Stavrakopoulou , Aren Meir , Israel Finkelstein , Yosef Garfinkel , Doron Spielman , Baruch Halpern , Yonathan Mizrachi
S1.E1 ∙ Did King David's Empire Exist?
Examining the archaeological record to find evidence of 10th century monumental architecture that would provide evidence for King David's empire. They also consider the history of archaeology in the region since the mid-20th century, and how much it's been influenced by politics and the Biblical text.
S1.E2 ∙ Did God Have a Wife?
An examination of the connection of the Semitic goddess Asherah to the Bible.
S1.E3 ∙ The Real Garden of Eden
A consideration of the meaning of gardens in the ancient Middle East. Were they a form of temple to connect God with kings on Earth?
