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Archaeology

Artifacts, relics, and evidence discovered in modern archaeological excavations that support, prove or point to the Bible.

Divine Designs —

Though built by human hands, the temple, ark, and other Biblical artifacts were divine in origin.

Divine Designs —

Though built by human hands, the temple, ark, and other Biblical artifacts were divine in origin.

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Though David had it in his heart to build a house for God, God instead promised to build a house for David (2 Sam 7; 1 Chron 17). That house was a royal dynasty that would never end because it would culminate with the eternal
House of the Bullae, Part 2 —

Signet seals of Biblical men from the time of Jeremiah

House of the Bullae, Part 2 —

Signet seals of Biblical men from the time of Jeremiah

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In another segment I discussed several discovered signet seal impressions of Jerusalem officials from the Biblical reign of King Zedekiah, the last Biblical king of Jerusalem. Now, I want to take a look at several MORE signet seals and impressions of men that undoubtedly would
House of the Bullae, Part 1 —

Fifty-one signet seal impressions found in Jerusalem confirm five men from the Bible.

House of the Bullae, Part 1 —

Fifty-one signet seal impressions found in Jerusalem confirm five men from the Bible.

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Looking back to an older excavation that took place in 1982 in Jerusalem, professor Yigal Shiloh discovered a horde of 51 bullae, which are signet seal impressions in clay; seal impressions that once sealed documents. More often than not the documents themselves don’t survive but
The Frankfurt Silver Inscription —

How the discovery of a tiny amulet in Germany has become one of the most important testimonies to early Christianity in the world.

The Frankfurt Silver Inscription —

How the discovery of a tiny amulet in Germany has become one of the most important testimonies to early Christianity in the world.

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In 2018 archaeologists in Frankfurt Germany made a fascinating and groundbreaking discovery though it would not be fully realized until 2024. According to an official report, during an excavation of an ancient Roman cemetery dating to the 3rd century AD, “One grave in particular came
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
The Magi of Matthew —

Between the central themes of Matthew and the "Revelation of the Magi".

The Magi of Matthew —

Between the central themes of Matthew and the "Revelation of the Magi".

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Do you like a good mystery? I love a good mystery, a real enigmatic prehistory excavation in which there’s no written record to decipher the physical remains, or a good Biblical mystery, when the Bible gives us a brief description with no further explanation. It’s
Did the Exodus Pharaoh Die in the Red Sea? —

On how neither Rameses II or Amenhotep II can be the pharaoh of the Exodus.

Did the Exodus Pharaoh Die in the Red Sea? —

On how neither Rameses II or Amenhotep II can be the pharaoh of the Exodus.

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Who was the pharaoh of the Exodus? It’s one of the greatest mysteries of the Bible that both professionals and laymen alike have attempted to solve. And while several different names have been put forward over the years, of the known Egyptian pharaohs, there are