Hi E'

The problem with archaeology, is that just because we haven't found proof, doesn't prove it to have not happened. Its a bit parodoxical, but until proof that it did not happen is found, then its hard to say one way or the other. Such proof could be a history of an area etched in stone naturally which contradicts completely, what has been written.

There are many things uncovered in science and archaeology, that simply are not allowed to see the light of day. It takes 50 years for a new scientific theory with evidence to become accepted. look at Plate techtonics as an example. There are scientists uncovering new evidence that suggests the Old Testament isn't too far off. One such thing is carbon-14 dating. If carbon 14 is in equilibrium, then the dating as is presently accepted is fairly accurate. However if the carbon14 in our atmosphere has not yet reached equilibrium, then we need to adjust the scales. Most scientists however dismiss it out of hand, because of the religeous implications if it were to be found correct. I am no scientist, so I can't prove it myself, I can only listen to the evidence brought forth by scientist on both sides and do my best to weed out the crap. So far I haven't yet heard a good argument against non-equillibrium carbon14 dating. Do you know of one? I'd love to read it.

You mentioned Deuteronomy being written by the hand of Moses and yet the book continues past his "death" (the good book is a little fuzzy about that as well). Why could not Aaron his successor have taken over the book after Moses' disappearance? Its been a while since I've read deuteronomy maybe I'll crack it open tonight.

-Steve G.