Joel Kramer

Joel Kramer holds an MA in Biblical Archaeology from the University of the Holy Land and a BA from the University of Arizona. He has lived in Jerusalem and Amman for nearly two decades, gaining extensive experience on archaeological projects, including excavations Bethlehem, Ai, Zoar, and also Jerusalem, where he served as a supervisor. Joel leads archaeological study tours, writes, films, and teaches as a research professor of Biblical Archaeology at Shepherds Seminary. In his book, Where God Came Down: The Archaeological Evidence, Joel uses his expertise in archaeology to address the historical accuracy of ten important Biblical sites. He also produces on-site archaeology videos for his YouTube channel Expedition Bible, which provides coverage at numerous archaeological sites with insightful research about important topics and locations in Biblical archaeology.

Archives

The Problem of Joshua’s Ai

With Titus Kennedy contributing, Joel Kramer argues that the “Problem of Ai” is not actually a problem: the biblical description of Joshua’s battle at Ai (Joshua 7–8) matches the geography and archaeology of the site et‑Tell, and newer excavations show clear Late Bronze I occupation and a fiery destruction consistent with the biblical account.

Where God Came Down

Using Scripture as his primary ancient text and interpretive tool, author Joel Kramer examines the archaeological record for ten locations recorded in the Bible. Incorporating an abundance of photos, maps, graphics and illustrations, Kramer expertly lays out the evidence and shows how archaeology speaks for the Bible, not against it.