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Archaeology

In the Gospels, the Sea of Galilee plays a major role in the ministry of Jesus. In Jesus’ day, the Sea of Galilee was an important body of water utilized for travel, the distribution of goods and crops, and of course for fishing. Hundreds of

Fishing In Galilee

What was it like to go fishing in ancient Israel?

Fishing In Galilee —
What was it like to go fishing in ancient Israel?

7 months ago in

Archaeology

A central location in the New Testament gospels is the Sea of Galilee. This large, freshwater lake is also known as the Sea of Tiberius, the Lake of Gennesaret, or Lake Kinneret. As Jesus’ ministry was begun in the Galilee region and because several of

An Israelite House

The religious architecture of an ancient Israelite house.

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

7 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.

8 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.

8 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

8 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.

9 months 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.

9 months 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.

10 months 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

10 months 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

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On the historical importance of this Biblical body of water.

Sea of Galilee —
On the historical importance of this Biblical body of water.

On the historical importance of this Biblical body of water.

What was it like to go fishing in ancient Israel?

Fishing In Galilee —
What was it like to go fishing in ancient Israel?

What was it like to go fishing in ancient Israel?

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

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History

On the historical importance of this Biblical body of water.

What was it like to go fishing in ancient Israel?

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

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