"I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of Ireland" John Rhys-Davies (DVD) / Total Runtime: 93 minutes (1 hour and 33 minutes) / Widescreen 16:9 Aspect Ratio
 
This seminar offers a rigorous defense of ancient scriptural history by evaluating the intersections of science, archaeology, and textual criticism. Designed to confront contemporary skepticism, the material addresses complex historical questions regarding the reliability and physical preservation of ancient texts. Rather than relying on simple assertions, the framework systematically examines whether historical records have suffered systematic textual corruption over centuries of manual replication, or if foundational events stand up to independent empirical scrutiny.
 
The teaching structure guides viewers through a cross-examination of ancient secular documents, Near Eastern artifacts, and significant manuscript discoveries, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls. By matching historical biblical figures and locations against external, non-biblical monuments and physical antiquities, this lecture establishes a verifiable timeline for researchers. This data-driven approach provides a structured academic resource for anyone investigating historical theology, ancient Near Eastern history, or classical textual analysis.