Tag: Israel

Biblical archaeologists have long been interested in hieroglyphics, the ancient Egyptian writing system. Hieroglyphics are a type of pictographic script, meaning that each symbol represents a word or concept. Hieroglyphics were used in Egypt for over 3,000 years, from the 4th millennium BC to the 4t...

The Bible mentions Egypt over 700 times, and it is clear that the Israelites had a long and complex relationship with the Egyptians. The Israelites were enslaved in Egypt for many years, but they eventually escaped and made their way to the Promised Land. The Egyptians also had a significant impact...

The Kingdoms of David and Solomon are often referred to as the "Golden Age" of Israel. This was a time of peace and prosperity, when Israel was a major power in the region. David and Solomon were both great leaders who are remembered for their wisdom and military prowess. David was the second king ...

Map of Israel President: Reuven Rivlin (2014) Prime Minister: Benjamin Netanyahu (2009) Land area: 7,849 sq mi (20,329 sq km); total area: 8,019 sq mi (20,770 sq km) Population (2014 est.): 7,821,850 (growth rate: 1.46%); birth rate: 18.44/1000; infant mortality rate: 3.98/1000; life expectancy: 81....

IntroductionIsraelBackground:Following World War II, the British withdrew from their mandate of Palestine, and the UN partitioned the area into Arab and Jewish states, an arrangement rejected by the Arabs. Subsequently, the Israelis defeated the Arabs in a series of wars without ending the deep tens...

C. 17th Century BCEThe Patriarchs of the Israelites, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob bring the belief in One God to the Promised Land where they settle.Famine forces the Israelites to migrate to EgyptDocuments unearthed in Mesopotamia, dating back to 2000- 1500 BCE, corroborate aspects of their nomadic way...

Modern Israel is a country located in the Middle East, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. The modern state of Israel was established in 1948, following the end of British rule and the approval ...