Randall Price

Randall Price
Name	Randall Price
Birth date	1940s
Birth place	United States
Occupation	Archaeologist, Scholar, Author
Known for	Biblical archaeology, Ancient Near Eastern studies
Alma mater	University of Michigan, Dallas Theological Seminary
Awards	See section

Randall Price is an American archaeologist, biblical scholar, and author known for work in biblical archaeology, Old Testament studies, and ancient Near East research. He has participated in excavations, taught at theological institutions, and published on topics including Jerusalem, Masada, and the historicity of biblical narratives. Price has served in academic and museum roles and contributed to public scholarship through books, lectures, and media appearances.

Early life and education

Price was born in the United States and pursued higher education that combined classical studies with theological training. He completed undergraduate and graduate work that included study at University of Michigan and theological degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary. His training brought him into contact with scholars associated with biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern languages, and field archaeology, shaping his interdisciplinary focus that bridges archaeology and biblical interpretation.

Academic career and positions

Price has held teaching and research positions at several institutions and centers focused on biblical studies and archaeology. He served on the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary and has been affiliated with research organizations including the Institute for Biblical and Scientific Studies and museum projects that intersect with public history. Price founded and directed programs that aimed to integrate archaeological field methods with evangelical scholarship, collaborating with colleagues from institutions such as Biblical Archaeology Society-affiliated projects, international excavation teams, and seminaries. His career includes curatorial and administrative appointments in museum contexts tied to collections of ancient Near Eastern artifacts and biblical-era finds.

Archaeological and biblical research

Price’s research focuses on sites and materials relevant to Hebrew Bible history and Second Temple period studies. He has participated in excavations and surveys in regions including Israel, Jordan, and adjacent areas, engaging with sites connected to narratives found in books such as Joshua (Bible), Samuel, and Kings (Books of Kings). Price has worked on projects examining fortifications, tombs, and settlement patterns that inform debates about the historicity of events like the conquest of Canaan and the rise of the Israelite monarchy. He has also contributed to studies of artifacts and inscriptions that illuminate Second Temple Judaism and interactions among Israelites, Philistines, Assyrians, and Babylonians.

In biblical prophecy studies, Price has addressed subjects linked to prophetic texts in Isaiah, Daniel (biblical book), and Revelation (Bible), situating prophetic literature within its ancient Near East milieu and comparing textual claims to archaeological and epigraphic data from sites such as Jericho, Megiddo, and Qumran. He has debated chronology and stratigraphy issues relevant to archaeological layers and their correlation with biblical timelines, engaging with scholars from universities including Hebrew University of Jerusalem and research institutes like the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research.

Publications and media contributions

Price is the author and editor of numerous books, monographs, and popular works addressing archaeology, prophecy, and biblical history. His publications discuss themes connected to Masada, Jerusalem, and the archaeology of biblical Israel, and include interpretive treatments of prophetic literature and end-time scenarios drawing on texts such as Daniel (biblical book) and Revelation (Bible). He has contributed articles to journals and magazines associated with biblical archaeology, and his writing has been cited in works produced by scholars at institutions like Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Moore Theological College.

Price has appeared on television and radio programs focusing on archaeology and biblical prophecy, participating in documentaries and lecture series alongside figures from organizations including National Geographic, PBS, and evangelical media networks. He has delivered keynote addresses at conferences hosted by groups such as the Society of Biblical Literature and the Evangelical Theological Society, and has produced educational materials used in seminary courses and public museum exhibits.

Awards and honors

Price’s contributions to archaeological outreach and biblical scholarship have been recognized by awards and honors from academic and ecclesiastical organizations. He has received commendations from institutions engaged in promoting biblical archaeology and has been acknowledged by seminaries and research centers for service in teaching, excavation leadership, and public education. Specific honors include recognitions from regional archaeological societies and theological organizations that underscore his role in bridging field research with interpretive biblical study.

Personal life and affiliations

Price is associated with evangelical Christian institutions and has maintained partnerships with organizations that promote faith-based approaches to biblical archaeology and prophecy interpretation. He has collaborated with theologians, archaeologists, and museum professionals, and has been active in outreach through churches, lecture circuits, and public exhibitions. His affiliations have connected him to networks of scholars at places such as Dallas Theological Seminary, the Institute for Biblical and Scientific Studies, and various archaeological permits administered in cooperation with authorities in Israel and neighboring countries.

Category:American archaeologists Category:Biblical scholars