Part 2! Unravelling the Mysteries of Jerusalem with Kurt Hoyer

PART 2 with Archeologist Kurt Hoyer as he describes new finds in well-excavated Jerusalem.  
December 23, 2025

Unravelling the Mysteries of Jerusalem with Kurt Hoyer Part 1

Archeologist Kurt Hoyer talks about recent findings in Jerusalem that give clearer understanding to understanding the secrets of this focal point in history and future.  Here is first of two parts.

Kurt Hoyer: First Extrabiblical Evidence of Isaiah Found....and much more

My third podcast with Kurt Hoyer about his archeological work in Israel.  The first extra biblical links to the book of Isaiah have been found. 
We talk about Scarabs Seals and Bullae.  Seals are the objects, often rings used to mark a document with the ancient equivalent of a signature, scarabs, can be seals but are usually carved in the shape of a scarab beetle. Scarabs also have names of powerful Egyptian kings on them and were used for good luck charms. (Not really going to talk about scarabs much) Bullae are small dabs of clay that were used to seal documents and other things. They have the impression of the seal on them. 
Why care?  Seals and bullae give us attestation of the names of biblical figures. Most recently an official from the court of Josiah, was found in Jerusalem.  Other Biblical names found include. Hezekiah, Jeroboam II, Ahaz, Isaiah, and Baruch, among others.
 
Link to the st. Anthony Liturgical House where Kurt Hoyer is teaching.
https://www.stanthonysliturgicalhouse.org/product-page/bib050-introduction-to-archaeology-for-bible-student-ceu
 
 
 
 
 

Kurt Hoyer: The Top 5 Archeological Discoveries in 2024

Please be sure to listen to Kurt Hoyer's first The Kubik Report Podcast at 
https://vkubik.podbean.com/e/kurt-hoyer-the-continuing-quest-to-connect-new-finds-in-archeology-to-the-bible/ from June 26, 2024
We talk about the top five discoveries in Archeology in the Near East that validate the Old Testament.
Shipwreck 50 miles off the coast of Israel:
Alphabetic Writing in Syria: Published again in 2024 and featured at the ASOR annual meeting. 
Lachish Comb 
Megiddo Mosaic
Jerusalem Carbon 14 Survey 2024

Kurt Hoyer: The Continuing Quest to Connect New Finds in Archeology to the Bible

Kurt Hoyer is passionate about the connection between archeology and the Bible. He received a Master's degree in this field from Hebrew University in Israel. He and his wife Jennifer have served in the Foreign Service and is now retired. He has lived in diverse places around the world, including Afghanistan, Kenya, the Philippines, and several others. 
He presents a fascinating insight into the archeological advances that have given proof of historical biblical narratives.