Archaeology

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Archaeology

In the middle of Jesus’ famous model prayer, He petitions God to, “Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11), demonstrating quite naturally the ancient importance of this culinary staple. Bread was such an integral part of the ancient near Eastern diet that the

Hezekiah’s Tunnel

On the archaeological legacy of King Hezekiah.

Hezekiah’s Tunnel —
On the archaeological legacy of King Hezekiah.

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Archaeology

King Hezekiah of Judah and Jerusalem is famous for his faithfulness. After the reign of his evil father Ahaz, Hezekiah launched a mission to rededicate the nation of Judah to God. He cleansed and rebuilt the Temple in Jerusalem and went about the country tearing

Papyrus Paper Production

On the manufacturing and use of ancient paper.

Papyrus Paper Production —
On the manufacturing and use of ancient paper.

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Archaeology

The papyrus plant is a type of reed that grows in watery areas like the banks of rivers and marshes. This impressive plant was almost synonymous with ancient Egypt and her famous Nile River (Isaiah 19:7). The plants on average grow to around 15-feet tall

The Exile of Israel

Tracking the waves of Israelite exiles throughout history.

The Exile of Israel —
Tracking the waves of Israelite exiles throughout history.

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Archaeology

The fate of Northern Israel, as foretold by the prophets of God, was to be captured by the Assyrian Empire. Assyria would exile many of Israel’s inhabitants, but this was not a one-time event. The capture and exile of Israel took over a decade (733-715BC)

The War-torn History of Hazor

Archaeological evidence of the Biblical city.

The War-torn History of Hazor —
Archaeological evidence of the Biblical city.

3 months ago in

Archaeology

The ancient city of Hazor was located just north of the Sea of Galilee. It is first mentioned in Joshua 11. Jabin, the king of Hazor, gathered together an alliance of multiple kings and their cities and fighting men to resist the Israelites. Hazor was

Where Is Bethsaida?

Uncovering the precise location of this (in)famous New Testament village.

Where Is Bethsaida? —
Uncovering the precise location of this (in)famous New Testament village.

3 months ago in

Archaeology

Despite being known from the Bible and from history, the precise location of the New Testament village of Bethsaida is still debated. The New Testament gospels record that the apostles Peter, Andrew, and Philip were originally from Bethsaida (John 1:44; 12:21), and that Jesus travelled

Tracking Temple Artifacts

On the history of the original articles inside the Tent Tabernacle.

Tracking Temple Artifacts —
On the history of the original articles inside the Tent Tabernacle.

5 months ago in

Archaeology

Until its final destruction by Rome in AD 70, the Temple in Jerusalem had been a key component of Judaism since the days of Moses (1400s BC). In Moses’ day, the Temple’s predecessor was the Tent Tabernacle. This tent was constructed based on detailed instructions

The Tomb of Rachel

On the burial site of Jacob's wife.

The Tomb of Rachel —
On the burial site of Jacob's wife.

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Archaeology

The history of the patriarchs and matriarchs (that is Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, and Jacob and Rachel and Leah) is recorded in Genesis 11-50. While fraught with questionable actions and moral failures, the Bible presents the lives of these nation founders as the

Peter’s Grave

On the history of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

Peter’s Grave —
On the history of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

8 months ago in

Archaeology

St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City is one of the most well-known Christian sites outside of the Holy Land. It claims to preserve the site of Peter’s burial, and it does contain the graves of many subsequent popes as well as important Christian relics and

Marduk Bel

A brief history of Babylon's chief god.

Marduk Bel —
A brief history of Babylon's chief god.

9 months ago in

Archaeology

Due to Israel’s interaction with Babylon and specifically with the Neo-Babylonian Empire of Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC), there are many references to this nation and its practices in the Bible. In the biblical books of the prophets, the religious system of Babylon is often called

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Hezekiah’s Tunnel —
On the archaeological legacy of King Hezekiah.

On the archaeological legacy of King Hezekiah.

On the manufacturing and use of ancient paper.

Papyrus Paper Production —
On the manufacturing and use of ancient paper.

On the manufacturing and use of ancient paper.

Tracking the waves of Israelite exiles throughout history.

The Exile of Israel —
Tracking the waves of Israelite exiles throughout history.

Tracking the waves of Israelite exiles throughout history.

Archaeological evidence of the Biblical city.

The War-torn History of Hazor —
Archaeological evidence of the Biblical city.

Archaeological evidence of the Biblical city.

Uncovering the precise location of this (in)famous New Testament village.

Where Is Bethsaida? —
Uncovering the precise location of this (in)famous New Testament village.

Uncovering the precise location of this (in)famous New Testament village.

On the history of the original articles inside the Tent Tabernacle.

Tracking Temple Artifacts —
On the history of the original articles inside the Tent Tabernacle.

On the history of the original articles inside the Tent Tabernacle.

On the burial site of Jacob's wife.

The Tomb of Rachel —
On the burial site of Jacob's wife.

On the burial site of Jacob's wife.

On the history of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

Peter’s Grave —
On the history of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

On the history of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

A brief history of Babylon's chief god.

Marduk Bel —
A brief history of Babylon's chief god.

A brief history of Babylon's chief god.

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Archaeology

On the Biblical history of baking and breaking bread.

On the archaeological legacy of King Hezekiah.

On the manufacturing and use of ancient paper.

Tracking the waves of Israelite exiles throughout history.

Archaeological evidence of the Biblical city.

Uncovering the precise location of this (in)famous New Testament village.

On the history of the original articles inside the Tent Tabernacle.

On the burial site of Jacob's wife.

On the history of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

A brief history of Babylon's chief god.

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