The Stones Are Still Talking

For years, skeptics have dismissed parts of the Bible as legends written by ancient people who didn’t know any better. But that narrative keeps getting debunked because archaeologists keep digging stuff up.

Dinesh D’Souza told Fox News that a three-year investigation into biblical archaeology convinced him that discoveries coming out of Israel and the surrounding region provide remarkable support for the Bible’s historical reliability. His findings are the subject of his upcoming book, The Stones Cry Out: Biblical Archaeology, Prophecy, and the Last Days. (Fox News)

Consider Pontius Pilate. For centuries, skeptics questioned the historical evidence for the Roman official described in the Gospels. Then archaeologists discovered the famous Pilate Stone at Caesarea Maritima bearing his name and identifying him as prefect of Judea—the same title associated with his period of rule.

Then there’s Balaam, the mysterious diviner from Numbers who was hired to curse Israel. An ancient plaster inscription discovered in Jordan refers to “Balaam son of Beor”—a striking parallel to the biblical figure.

And how about Caiaphas, the high priest connected to the trial of Jesus?

Archaeologists discovered an ornate first-century ossuary—a stone box used to hold human remains—inscribed with a name commonly translated “Joseph son of Caiaphas.” Once again, somebody we meet in the pages of Scripture appears in the archaeological record.

Does archaeology prove every theological claim in the Bible? No. But it keeps reminding us that the Bible is rooted in real geography, real cultures, real rulers, and real people.

Jesus wasn’t introduced with “Once upon a time.” Christianity makes historical claims—and historical claims can be investigated.

Jesus once said:

“I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.” — Luke 19:40 (KJV)

Two thousand years later, that’s a pretty interesting choice of words.

So What?

Don’t believe the Bible simply because somebody tells you to. But don’t dismiss it because somebody on TikTok tells you to either. Investigate it. Read it. Ask hard questions.

And pay attention to what keeps coming out of the ground. Read the Fox News article