Tag: Archaeology

Excavations continue at Khirbet el-Maqatir in Israel, the site some archaeologist associate with the Biblical city of Ai. The city of Ai is mentioned in Joshua 7-8 and was supposedly conquered by Israel around 1406 B.C. For some time Archaeologist Brian Peterson, of Lee University has claimed this s...

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c. 1400 BCE The beginning of Celtic culture in the upper Danube region of central Europe. c. 1200 BCE - c. 450 BCE Widest date range accepted by scholars for the Hallstatt culture in central Europe. c. 900 BCE Celtic Migration begins in Europe with many Celts landing in Scotland. c. 800 BCE - c. 600...

Below are photographs and descriptions of buildings and places as they are today. Buildings that were constructed after Paul's time are still addressed, so keep in mind that Paul would not have seen such architectural structures as the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Hadrian. Click on an image b...

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Embark on a thought-provoking exploration as we delve into the intricate relationship between faith and historical accuracy in "The Bible as a Historical Text." In this nuanced journey, we will navigate the complex terrain where sacred scriptures intertwine with historical realities, seeking to unta...

Mar Saba Monastery There were many realms of influence within the area of Jerusalem and the Holy Lands during the crusader period. One of these was the Mar Saba Monastery. This monastery, dedicated to Saint Sabas, was home to several hundred monks at the time of the crusades and it’s leaders were ap...

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This section of the presentation includes an in-depth look at those panels of Acts that were outlined briefly in the introduction. Transition, Including a Brief Visit to Ephesus (18:18-23) 18 After this Paul stayed many days longer, and then took leave of the brethren and sailed for Syria, and with...