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Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Finds of 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqbBd9EVz_M
Just looked at the Noahide Laws thing on Wikipedia, only wanted to see if there’s any scriptural basis at all for any of it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Laws_of_Noah
It mentions that it’s Talmudic in origin, states that some of it is from scripture, then proceeds to go through one rabbinic debate and tractate after another. Pages upon pages.
I expect it’s probably mainly Talmudic, but nobody pointed at the primary sources for the claims. Absolutely unquestionable that the entry was written by a rabbi or a rabbinic student. Small wonder so many of them become lawyers, and similarly codify our statutory laws into giant manuals.
Nothing like digging early on a Friday morning. Enjoyed watching it as I didn't know about this Edmond OK guy. Couldn't help but note the name Armstrong matches the name of my interim Senator. My excessive connect-the-dot-itis kinda kicked in. 👍😎