Archaeology

10 months ago in

Archaeology

In the field of Biblical archaeology there is an interesting peculiarity that helps define the cities and lands where Israelites lived: a type of house. From the 12th to the 6th centuries BC, called the Iron Age, there was a common floorplan used in most

Caesarea Maritima

Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

Caesarea Maritima —
Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

11 months ago in

Archaeology

Caesarea Maritima was a grand port city on the Mediterranean Sea built by Herod the Great. It was built on an inhospitable stretch of seashore, overtop of a small, run-down village (Strato’s Tower), and on a scale so large and costly that it took around

Fruit Trees

On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

Fruit Trees —
On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

11 months ago in

Archaeology

Throughout the Bible there are many references to different types of fruit trees. Nearly synonymous with the Middle East, even today, is the olive tree which is mentioned in the Bible as one of the main products of Israel (Deut. 8:8). In the ancient world,

Nebuchadnezzar II

Brief bio on the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

Nebuchadnezzar II —
Brief bio on the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

12 months ago in

Archaeology

The Bible’s portrayal of the Neo-Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar is an interesting one. From the perspective of the people living in Judah and Jerusalem, he was a fearsome and war-savvy enemy to whom the prophets of God said they must bow, one way or the other.

Temple as Eden

How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

Temple as Eden —
How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

1 year ago in

Archaeology

As meeting places for God and men, ancient temples were created to reflect the ideal environment for such an event: the Garden of Eden, also called the “Garden of Plenty” or “Paradise” in surrounding cultures. The Jerusalem Temple, built by Solomon was no exception. The

Siege Warfare

Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

Siege Warfare —
Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

1 year ago in

Archaeology

From very early times, people have found it necessary to build walls around their living spaces. For cities, these protective fortifications could be quite elaborate, including double walls systems with steep space between that provided a defensive advantage, moats, towers, complex gate structures, and thick

Clothing & Textiles

On the historical meaning of clothing in the Bible.

Clothing & Textiles —
On the historical meaning of clothing in the Bible.

1 year ago in

Archaeology

Clothing has always been an important part of the human experience. Even from its outset, in the Bible, clothing has had symbolic as well as practical value. The early chapters of Genesis, showcase a fallen and shamed mankind that need to be clothed by God.

Understanding Balaam, Part II

Archaeological evidence for Balaam son of Beor at Dier ‘Alla

Understanding Balaam, Part II —
Archaeological evidence for Balaam son of Beor at Dier ‘Alla

1 year ago in

Archaeology

I wanted to take some time to continue looking at the pagan prophet and diviner Balaam. On a previous article we’ve investigated the meaning of his story as recorded in Numbers 22-24 and Numbers 31. How it seems as though God was giving Balaam a

Birds & Fowling

Archaeological evidence of ancient Israelites hunting and farming birds.

Birds & Fowling —
Archaeological evidence of ancient Israelites hunting and farming birds.

2 years ago in

Archaeology

Birds were both a source of food and sacrifice in ancient Israel. Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 13 preserve for us the list of fowl that were ritually impure and, therefore, not to be eaten or offered to God as sacrifice by the Israelites. As a

Seafaring in Ancient Israel

How did seafaring develop in the ancient Near East?

Seafaring in Ancient Israel —
How did seafaring develop in the ancient Near East?

2 years ago in

Archaeology

While not a major seafaring nation, the land of Israel did have reasons and opportunities to develop seafaring technology. There were select pockets, or areas, where this was necessary: Along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea (though Israel proper did not often control much of

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The religious architecture of an ancient Israelite house.

An Israelite House —
The religious architecture of an ancient Israelite house.

The religious architecture of an ancient Israelite house.

Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

Caesarea Maritima —
Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

Fruit Trees —
On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

Brief bio on the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

Nebuchadnezzar II —
Brief bio on the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

Brief bio on the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

Temple as Eden —
How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

Siege Warfare —
Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

On the historical meaning of clothing in the Bible.

Clothing & Textiles —
On the historical meaning of clothing in the Bible.

On the historical meaning of clothing in the Bible.

Archaeological evidence for Balaam son of Beor at Dier ‘Alla

Understanding Balaam, Part II —
Archaeological evidence for Balaam son of Beor at Dier ‘Alla

Archaeological evidence for Balaam son of Beor at Dier ‘Alla

Archaeological evidence of ancient Israelites hunting and farming birds.

Birds & Fowling —
Archaeological evidence of ancient Israelites hunting and farming birds.

Archaeological evidence of ancient Israelites hunting and farming birds.

How did seafaring develop in the ancient Near East?

Seafaring in Ancient Israel —
How did seafaring develop in the ancient Near East?

How did seafaring develop in the ancient Near East?

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Archaeology

The religious architecture of an ancient Israelite house.

Herod's ancient port city of historical splendor.

On the diversity of fruit products used in ancient Israel.

Brief bio on the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

On the historical meaning of clothing in the Bible.

Archaeological evidence for Balaam son of Beor at Dier ‘Alla

Archaeological evidence of ancient Israelites hunting and farming birds.

How did seafaring develop in the ancient Near East?

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