Tag: Archaeology

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Three of the largest religious faiths all see this small piece of earth as holy ground. The combination of the importance of this space to Christians, Jews and Muslims makes this piece of rock unquestionably the holiest place on earth. Located atop the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, the Islamic Shrine e...

Ancient Israel is a term used to describe the history and culture of the Israelites, an ancient Semitic people who lived in the area that is now Israel and Palestine. The history of ancient Israel can be divided into several distinct periods, including the biblical period, the monarchy period, the e...

In the rich tapestry of human history, the Bible stands as a profound and enduring narrative that weaves together tales of faith, morality, and divine intervention. Join us on a captivating journey as we explore "Timeless Tales: Connecting Bible Stories to Historical Events," unraveling the threads ...

Thus far in this short series we have looked as figurines from Mexico, carved stones from Peru, dinosaur tracks from Turkmenistan and additional dinosaur tracks in the United States. This last installment takes us to another corner of the world, Cambodia. The last item we will examine is one I find...

Akurgal, Ekrem. Ancient Civilizations and Ruins of Turkey. Seventh Edition. Translated by John Whybrow and Molly Emre. Istanbul: Net Turistik Yayinlar A. S. 1990. Barrett, C. K. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles. 2 Volumes. ICC. London: T. & T. Clark. 1994, 1998. B...

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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...

The Bible mentions many cities that have since been lost, such as Sodom and Gomorrah. It also mentions ancient empires, such as Babylon and Assyria, that have long since disappeared. These references have led scholars to explore the Bible's connections to these ancient civilizations. They have stud...

Cedars of LebanonThe common thought is Noah alone, or with the help of his sons built the Ark. A ship of this size being built by one man, or even by four or five men seems quite impossible. To begin this discussion we should first determine just how large the Ark actually was? In Genesis 6:15 we ar...

Are there Lost Book of the Bible? Are there Lost Book of the Bible?Are there additional books which could and should have been included in the Bible? Books, apparently deemed reliable by the Bible's authors that were either omitted from the Bible, or lost to history before the Bible was assembled. T...

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