Tag: Archaeology

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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...

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Ica Stone - with DinosaursIn this installment we will turn our attention south to Peru. In and near the Peru province of Ica a large number of smoothly carved stones have been discovered. These stones have come to be known as the Ica Stones and have been debated since their first appeared. The ston...

Embarking on a journey through time, Classical and Mediterranean Archaeology invites us to unravel the mysteries of ancient civilizations that once flourished around the Mediterranean basin. This captivating field of study delves into the remnants of cultures that have shaped the course of human his...

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...

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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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...

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...