This is Chapter Fifteen of my book, The Word Set in Stone: How Archaeology, Science, and History Back up the Bible (Catholic Answers Press, March 15, Chapter Fifteen of my book, "The Word Set in Stone" (March 15, 2023) surveys the archaeological and historical evidences that prove the Gospel of John's accuracy.
There are hundreds of biblical sites in Israel – some have been identified with certainty by archaeologists while others require an act of faith. To what extent can we use the Tanakh, and its stories of David and Goliath, Samson et al, as a reliable tour guide?