The material formerly here has been re-worked, modified, and edited and is now included only in my book, The Word Set in Stone: How Archaeology, Science, and History Back Up the Bible (Catholic Answers Press: March 15, 2023)
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Photo credit: “Pool Tower” in Jerusalem, dated at 1800 BC (within Abraham’s lifetime) [Holy Land Photos page / Image courtesy of www.HolyLandPhotos.org]
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