Definition: "Archaeology" refers to the study of ancient cultures, including their art, architecture, religion, and everyday life. It involves collecting evidence from artifacts, ruins, and other sources to understand past human societies. The word "archaizing" means to bring into or adopt something old or decayed from another era without fully adopting it. The term is used in the Bible to describe how Israel's leaders (specifically Joshua and Caleb) would have been expected to convert their idolatrous practices of Moses' time, such as defiling the Golden Calf and worshipping idols, into a new culture based on what was found in Egypt. This process was depicted as "archaizing" the rituals of their ancestors, which were considered sacred. The term also appears in the New Testament when Jesus tells his disciples that they must convert from false gods to true gods (Mark 1:9-10). The phrase "archaizing" is used metaphorically to describe those who had lost their faith and could not find a new way back.
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