Publications & Research Projects
Published research, academic papers, developing books, and field-based projects in geology, archaeology, Egyptology, biblical history, and the Ancient Near East.
PUBLISHED RESEARCH • 2023
Shoreline Transgressive Terraces: Tufa-Encrusted Landforms Indicate Rapid Filling and Failure of Hopi Lake
Co-authored with Steven A. Austin, Edmond W. Holroyd III, and Thomas F. Folks and published in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Creationism. The research documents terrace-like landforms and tufa-encrusted surfaces in Wagon Box Draw, northeastern Arizona, and develops a model for rapid transgression and drainage of Hopi Lake.
Academic Papers
Selected work from studies in archaeology, Egyptology, and Ancient Mediterranean religions.
UWTSD • 2023
The Celestial Tapestry Woven into Egyptian Lore and Iconography
Ancient Egyptian cosmology, celestial symbolism, the afterlife, circumpolar stars, and the possible origins and use of Egyptian religious iconography. The study also considers how celestial imagery connected ritual, kingship, and concepts of the afterlife.
UWTSD • 2023
An Early Yahwist Cult Site on Mount Ebal
A site analysis of Mount Ebal focused on construction phases, ritual use, spatial significance, and early Yahwist religious practice. The paper also considers how the site’s setting and material remains inform interpretation of its function.
UWTSD • 2022
A Curse Tablet Defixio from Mount Ebal
An object-focused study of the folded lead item recovered from the Mount Ebal excavation dump and its possible chronological and cultural significance.
UWTSD • 2022
A Critical Review of “Does ‘Curse Amulet’ Prove the Discovery of Joshua’s Altar on Mount Ebal?”
A critical review of claims surrounding the Mount Ebal lead object and the identification of the archaeological site.
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD • 2019
An Increased Standard of Living Brought on by the Unification of Egypt During the New Kingdom Period
A study of social and economic change associated with the emergence of Egypt’s New Kingdom.
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD • 2020
Dendrochronology: A Branch in the Ever-Growing Tree of Archaeological Aid
An introduction to dendrochronology and its usefulness for archaeological dating and interpretation, including key strengths and limitations in archaeological chronology.
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Books & Projects in Development
Shepherd Kings
The Hebrew Hyksos and Israel’s Arrival in Egypt
Research centered on the Hyksos, the eastern Nile Delta, and the historical setting of Israel in Egypt. The project also compares archaeological evidence with the broader chronology and geography of the eastern Delta.
Research in development.
The Landmark Exodus
Tracing the Biblical Route from Egypt to Sinai
Geographical, archaeological, and textual research into the Exodus route and its major landmarks.
Nimrod and Narmer
The Egyptian-Mesopotamian Connection
A developing investigation of early Egypt, Mesopotamia, cultural contact, and biblical chronology.
Research in development.