FIRST ON FOX — A trip to Israel by bestselling author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza sparked what would become a three-year deep dive into biblical archaeology — a field he says offers striking support for the historical authenticity of the Bible.In an interview with Fox News Digital, D'Souza said he became fascinated with biblical archaeology because it "stunningly supports the historicity of the Bible.""The Stones Cry Out," his newest book, is the culmination of a multi-year effort, begun in 2022, and is scheduled to hit shelves on Oct.13.HOLY LAND DISCOVERY REVEALS ANCIENT CHARRED RELICS FROM ONE OF JERUSALEM'S DARKEST CHAPTERSD'Souza explores archaeological discoveries tied to people, places and events described in the Old and New Testaments, examining what they reveal about the historical credibility of the Bible.His book delves into dozens of such discoveries.
The Texas-based expert said some of the most striking involve relatively minor biblical figures whose existence has been supported by archaeological findings.Dinesh D'Souza, pictured at right, explores archaeological discoveries connected to biblical people, places and events in a new book. (Leemage/Corbis via Getty Images; NurPhoto via Getty Images)Not everyone, however, is convinced such discoveries corroborate the biblical record — a view D'Souza is unfazed by, he said."I think the skeptics generally are sort of armchair critics," he said.'SIGNIFICANT' EARLY CHRISTIAN CHURCH EMERGES BENEATH FORMER FISH MARKET IN ANCIENT CITY"The problem for them is that archaeology is digging out of the ground artifacts that are a decisive refutation of the things that they say."Skeptics, D'Souza said, have also historically questioned accounts surrounding Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who ordered the crucifixion of Jesus. Biblical archaeology can connect ancient discoveries with people described in Scripture, according to author and commentator D'Souza.(Krisztian Elek/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty...