Albert Mohler writes a
good article about the role of archaeology in the life of a Christian. In it he reminds us that archaeology—like all of man's attempt to reconstruct history—depends heavily on a scholar's presuppositions (i.e. the beliefs that guides interpretation). Therefore, accurate interpretation of historical events based on archaeological evidences are often murky at best. And although there are many findings from archaeology that support Christianity, the Bible always remains our final authority. Al Mohler writes:
Authentic Christianity is based upon the inscripturated revelation of God -- the Bible -- as our authority. In the end, archaeology cannot prove or disprove the biblical text. Nothing can be found, or not found, that should shake our faith in the total truthfulness and trustworthiness of the Word of God. Archaeology can expand our knowledge and understanding, but cannot establish the authority for our faith.
Albert Mohler writes a good article about the role of archaeology in the life of a Christian. In it he reminds us that archaeology—like all of man's attempt to reconstruct history—depends heavily on a scholar's presuppositions (i.e. the beliefs that guides interpretation). Therefore, accurate interpretation of historical events based on archaeological evidences are often murky at best. And although there are many findings from archaeology that support Christianity, the Bible always remains our final authority. Al Mohler writes:
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