Jodell Onstott

Jodell Onstott is an author and socio-biblical researcher specializing in comparative biblical and ancient Near Eastern studies. Her work critically examines the intersection of history, archaeology, and theology, applying an evidence-based approach to biblical texts. With decades dedicated to rigorous research, she challenges conventional interpretations and engages with primary sources often overlooked in mainstream religious scholarship.

As the author of YHWH Exists and the YHWH Exists series, Onstott presents groundbreaking research that explores the historical and archaeological foundations of ancient Israel. Her work dismantles preconceived religious narratives by applying source criticism, historical validation, and a deep examination of Divine Law. She approaches religious texts with independence, free from institutional influence, allowing her to trace evidence wherever it leads. Her research highlights how biblical law and extrabiblical sources provide a coherent, unified system of truth with profound implications for theology, ethics, and modern society.

Onstott has been featured in many radio programs, TV shows, and documentaries. Educated at the University of Texas at Arlington, she has devoted her career to independent scholarship, using historical, archaeological, and textual analysis to uncover the foundations of biblical authenticity.