Titus Kennedy

Fellow, Center for Science and Culture

Dr. Titus Kennedy is a field archaeologist working primarily with sites and materials of the ancient Near East and the Mediterranean world. He has been involved in archaeological projects at 18 sites spanning 6 countries, including directing and supervising multiple projects from the Bronze Age through the Byzantine period, and has also conducted artifact research at museums and collections around the world. He earned his doctorate from the University of South Africa in Biblical Archaeology with an emphasis on archaeological demographics, MA degrees from the University of Toronto and the University of South Africa, and a BA from Biola University. He is a research fellow at Discovery Institute, an adjunct professor at Biola University, editor of the Near Eastern Archaeological Society bulletin, and has been a consultant, writer, and guide for history and archaeology documentaries and curricula, including Drive Thru History® and Bible Unearthed™. He has written numerous articles about biblical archaeology and history, and is the author of Unearthing the Bible, Excavating the Evidence for Jesus, and The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands.

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Archaeology and the People of the Bible

Exploring the Evidence for the Historical Existence of Bible Characters
Did the people named on the pages of the Bible really exist? Who were these kings, generals, priests, administrators, prophets, governors, and scribes? Archaeological discoveries continue to provide ancient attestation for those named in the Bible, showing the historical reality of their existence. Archaeology and the People of the Bible is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on discoveries that demonstrate the existence of figures who appear in the Bible, including David, Hazael, Isaiah, Sargon, Jehoiachin, Belshazzar, Ahasuerus, Jesus, Caiaphas, Erastus, James, and more. You’ll find entries addressing more than 130 people in the Old and New Testaments who are mentioned in archaeological inscriptions and ancient manuscripts more than 200 photos and illustrations of

Is the Bible Historically Reliable?

The bible was critical to the development of western conceptions of law, literature, medicine, science, and human rights. The people, places, and events recorded in it have been of the utmost importance to human society and culture over the last two millennia. But today, the Hebrew bible and Christian New Testament is under attack. It’s being disregarded as historically inaccurate, primarily mythological, or even a work of propaganda. Is it irrelevant to modern life? Can we trust what it says? Is there a way to verify the accuracy of the bible? To probe these questions, Discovery Institute senior fellow Andrew McDiarmid speaks with Dr. Titus Kennedy, a professional field archaeologist, adjunct professor at Biola University, and research fellow at Discovery Institute. Dr. Kennedy has

What Archaeology Reveals about the Historicity of the Exodus

Stephen C. Meyer Interviews Titus Kennedy at the 2023 Dallas Conference on Science & Faith
Archeologist Titus Kennedy and philosopher of science Stephen Meyer explore what the science of archeology reveal about the historicity of the exodus of Jews from Egypt. Is the exodus a myth? Or is there evidence it really occurred? This session took place at the 2023 Dallas Conference on Science and Faith sponsored by Discovery Institute. Check out Dr. Kennedy’s newest book, The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands (Harvest House). Titus Kennedy is a field archaeologist working primarily with sites and materials of the ancient Near East and Mediterranean world. He earned his doctorate from University of South Africa in Biblical Archaeology and MA degrees from University of Toronto and University of South Africa. He is a Research Fellow at Discovery Institute and an

The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands

Uncovering Biblical Sites of the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean World
While the historical accuracy of the Bible has long been a topic of debate and has fallen under increased scrutiny in recent decades, new archaeological discoveries from an expanding host of ancient sites found in Bible lands continue to provide evidence pertinent to questions of reliability. The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands offers the most geographically extensive overview of archaeological sites from all of the regions relevant to the biblical narratives, with information from excavations and research both old and new.

Excavating the Evidence for Jesus

The Archaeology and History of Christ and the Gospels
No other figure has impacted history like Jesus. Yet today, he’s often seen as a mythical character whose legend increased over time. So what does the historical and archaeological evidence say about Jesus? Archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy has investigated firsthand the discoveries connected to Jesus’ birth, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection. He has visited and excavated where Jesus walked, and examined the artifacts connected to Jesus’ life. Here, he presents an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the research and findings that illuminate the historicity of Christ as presented in the Bible. Excavating the Evidence for Jesus progresses chronologically through the Gospels, noting the many relevant archaeological, historical, geographic, and literary findings. As you

Unearthing the Bible

101 Archaeological Discoveries That Bring the Bible to Life
Unearthing the Bible: 101 Archaeological Discoveries that Bring the Bible to Life, from Dr. Titus M. Kennedy, is a visual guide to 101 objects that provide compelling evidence for the historical reliability of the bible from the dawn of civilization through the early church.