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Liturgy, Memory, and Solomon’s Temple Dedication
Here is my presentation about the book of Chronicles and the historical setting surrounding its creation. Let me know if you enjoy this type of video. I can make more around my previous papers if you are interested!
Leona Cicone
Apr 181 min read


Ancient Temples of the Philistines: What Buildings Tell Us About Culture
My archaeological analysis of Iron Age I Philistine temples reveals cultural mixing, not destruction. Examining monumental temple complexes at Beth Shean and domestic shrines across the Southern Levant, I discovered continuity between Late Bronze Age and Iron Age cultic sites. Mycenaean pottery mixed with Philistine-Canaanite wares proves blended identity. Biblical narratives oversimplify reality—archaeology shows gradual cultural transition, diverse worship practices, comple
Leona Cicone
Mar 94 min read
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