A prominent Israeli professor is at the center of controversy concerning his deciphering an inscription dated to the 8th century BCE that was discovered at the Siloam Spring in Jerusalem. The professor claims that the inscription refers to Biblical King Hezekiah and “emphasizes the reliability of the Bible.” But his critics disagree.
Academics publish open letter calling for scientific treatment of 'once-in-a-lifetime' claims after new round of unsupported popular press headlines regarding Jerusalem 'discovery'