Tag: Archaeology

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1. The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered between 1947-1956 in 11 caves (5 by Beduin; 6 by archaeologists) on the upper northwest shore of the Dead Sea. The area is 13 miles east of Jerusalem, and is -1300 ft. below sea level (Jerusalem is +2400 ft. above sea level).2. Near the caves are the ancient r...

Ephesus is a big deal for Luke. It is here that Paul is presented as being larger than life. Just as the events that led up to the Jersualem conference (Acts 15), the events in Paul's work led up to the highlight of his ministry: Ephesus. To get a better grasp of the episodes connected with this cit...

The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III is one of the most significant artifacts from the ancient Near East, offering a rare glimpse into the geopolitical landscape of the 9th century BCE. Among its detailed reliefs, one particular scene stands out: Jehu, king of Israel, bowing before the powerful Assy...

The Animal Mummies Project at the Cairo Museum is a pioneering initiative dedicated to the study and preservation of ancient Egyptian animal mummies. Housed within the iconic Cairo Museum, this project focuses on unraveling the mysteries surrounding the practice of mummifying animals in ancient Egyp...

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...

In the first two installments of this series we looked at figurines and drawings of dinosaurs which seemed out of place. More accurately, they seemed to be in the wrong time. The drawings and figurines were reportedly made hundreds of years before anyone should have known what a dinosaur looked lik...

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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...

In the rugged and war-torn landscape of ancient Canaan, few cities were as prominent and powerful as Hazor. Frequently mentioned in both archaeological records and biblical accounts, Hazor played a central role in the geopolitical dynamics of the Late Bronze Age and the early Iron Age. Its dramatic ...

The study of ancient civilizations often relies on the fragments of history they've left behind. Among the most critical pieces of the historical puzzle are the Assyrian texts, a vast collection of inscriptions, clay tablets, and cuneiform writings that provide a window into the world of the mighty ...