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Jerusalem Ivories —

Rare First Temple Period discoveries confirm the Biblical account.

Jerusalem Ivories —

Rare First Temple Period discoveries confirm the Biblical account.

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Back in 2022, there was a press release from the now famous Givati parking lot excavations in Jerusalem. It announced the discovery of beautifully carved ivory fragments dated to the time of the Biblical kings of Jerusalem. More specifically, these ivories, of which there were close to 1500, date to
On Incense —

What is the deeper meaning of incense and how was it used in the Temple?

On Incense —

What is the deeper meaning of incense and how was it used in the Temple?

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Burning aromatic substances has always been a way for people to turn neutral or poor smelling air into a more pleasant atmosphere. Incense, in particular, was valued in the ancient world for its purification properties, it was seen to be a type of cleaner for the air and there were
Jeremiah: The “Sleeping” Prophet? —

Is there a logical order to Jeremiah’s prophecies or are they arranged randomly?

Jeremiah: The “Sleeping” Prophet? —

Is there a logical order to Jeremiah’s prophecies or are they arranged randomly?

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While the prophet Jeremiah is endearingly known as the weeping prophet, when it comes to his 52-chapter book some may think of him as the “sleeping” prophet instead. This is because it seems he wasn’t paying attention when he arranged his prophecies as they appear to have no logical order.
Spiced Wine of Ancient Jerusalem —

Archaeological evidence for international trade routes.

Spiced Wine of Ancient Jerusalem —

Archaeological evidence for international trade routes.

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In March of 2022, a team of archaeologists published an article examining the contents of several large ceramic storage jars that were found in excavations in Jerusalem.[1] This team of archaeologists examined jars found in two buildings in ancient Jerusalem, the first building was just southwest of the Temple Mount
Mourning Rituals —

The ancient practice of bemoaning the human condition before God.

Mourning Rituals —

The ancient practice of bemoaning the human condition before God.

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The Bible is very consistent in its portrayal of ancient Israelite mourning. People grieving the loss of loved ones, tragedy in the community, offenses against God, devastating warfare, and the like are described as putting on sackcloth, tearing or rending their clothes, taking off shoes, sitting on dust and ashes,
King Nebuchadnezzar II —

What do we know about Babylon's most famous emperor?

King Nebuchadnezzar II —

What do we know about Babylon's most famous emperor?

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Nebuchadnezzar II, the crowned prince of Babylon and his father’s most trusted general, was in the midst of pursuing the Egyptians when he suddenly has to turn home to take over the throne. His father, King Nabopolassar, had died. Before his death, however, Nabopolassar had managed to establish an alliance
Importance of Salt —

On the usefulness and harvesting of a precious ancient commodity.

Importance of Salt —

On the usefulness and harvesting of a precious ancient commodity.

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It is a commonly known truth in ancient Near Eastern studies that salt was an important staple of everyday life. Salt enhances the flavour of food increasing the enjoyment of the meal, and it had many other practical uses. Salt enabled the preservation of fish and other meats as well