Kings of ancient Judah

Camels still work as beasts of burden in many parts of the world.

Camel bones challenge the timing of some Bible stories

February 12, 2014Environment

New archaeological research on camel bones clarifies when the beasts of burden were domesticated in ancient Israel. The science is cool, but it throws several Bible/Torah stories into doubt. Or does it? PRI’s The World’s history guy, Chris Woolf, investigates.