A 2,700-Year-Old Stone Could Shed New Light on a Religious Reform Described in the Bible

A 2,700-Year-Old Stone Could Shed New Light on a Religious Reform Described in the Bible

A massive stone, deliberately laid on its side and buried within the walls of an ancient Judean home, may provide physical evidence consistent with interpretations of King Hezekiah’s reported religious reforms. The Hebrew Bible describes the events of Hezekiah’s reforms, including the tearing down of shrines, the destruction of sacred pillars, and the relocation of religious practice from the countryside into royal control in Jerusalem. For deca…