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Archaeology
Jerusalem before King David

Thursday, April 16
6:30 PM

Dating back to the 4th millennium BCE, Jerusalem existed longer prior to becoming the City of David than it did as capital of his kingdom. In the shadow of Egypt, this backwater Canaanite terrain which David conquered  slightly over three thousand years ago, presents a complex history. How did ancient Jerusalem respond to the presence of a new people named Israel? What do we know about their religion and traditions? What happened after they became inhabitants of the land of Israel? Utilizing archaeological source material, Dr. Peter Feinman discusses these issues of historic significance to help us understand today’s vital city composed of diverse populations and cultures.