PITTSBURGH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY HOSTS AN EVENING OF ARCHAEOLOGY NOV. 18
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary will celebrate an evening of archaeology Tues., Nov. 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Israel Finkelstein, Jacob Malkow professor of the archaeology at Tel Aviv University, will present the lecture “New Revelations from Megiddo” in the Hicks Memorial Chapel. During that time, he will discuss new insights from his on-going excavation at Megiddo, a site that commanded the Jezreel Valley where critical trade and military routes crossed. Megiddo has provided evidence that is central to his revision of the Israelite history.
The Bible Lands Museum will be open before and after the presentation. For those staying for the documentary, the PTS dining hall will open at 7:00 p.m. with a buffet at a cost of $9.50. Please RSVP at or at 412-924-1395.
Following the meal, “The Bible’s Buried Secret” will be shown at 8:00 p.m. in the Knox Room, Long Hall. This two hour exploration of biblical archaeology includes Megiddo and two PTS excavations: Tell Beit Mirsim, 1926-1932 and Tel Zayit, 1998-present. PTS professor Ron Tappy, G. Albert Shoemaker professor of Bible and archaeology, is interviewed in the documentary. Others can watch the documentary WQED or any PBS affiliate.
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a graduate professional institution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Founded in 1794, the Seminary is located in Pittsburgh, Pa. and approximately 380 students are enrolled yearly in the degree programs. The Seminary prepares leaders who proclaim with great joy God’s message of good news in both word and deed. PTS is rooted in the Reformed history of faithfulness to Scripture and commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.