A New Book Shows How Archaeology Proves the Jewish Connection to Jerusalem and Israel
Israel Antiquities Authority Archaeologist Ari Levy holds a 2,000-year-old measuring table found near the Pilgrimage Road at the City of David in Jerusalem on Jan. 6, 2020. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90. I have always enjoyed history…
Assessment
The book's publication enters a charged debate where archaeological evidence is increasingly weaponized in political and territorial claims over Jerusalem. The author's framing explicitly counters narratives that deny Jewish historical ties to the city. Readers should watch how this work is cited in diplomatic or educational contexts, particularly as UNESCO and other bodies continue to deliberate on heritage status for Jerusalem sites.