Category Archives: Museums

Dead Sea Scrolls coming to Cincinnati

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

An exhibition of select Dead Sea Scrolls opens this Friday, November 16th, at the Cincinnati Museum Center (near my old stomping grounds of Mason, Ohio). The Dead Sea Scrolls include the oldest surviving manuscripts of Bible books. Around 600 biblically-related … Continue reading →

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The Qeiyafa Inscription at the Israel Museum – Photos now Allowed!

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

We recently visited the Israel Museum in Jerusalem and saw many of the Bible-related archaeological treasures displayed there. Bible students would probably recognize objects from Bible dictionaries, class materials, PowerPoint lessons, textbooks, and other sources. It’s one thing to see … Continue reading →

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Fresh Evidence for an early Exodus? (15th century date)

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

An old inscription receives a fresh look that may reveal evidence for the date of the Israelite Exodus. The biblical text indicates the Israelite exodus from Egypt took place in the fifteenth century (mid-1400′s) B.C., but some scholars argue for … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Semitic Museum at Harvard

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

In April, I took the teens from the church where I work to Boston over their Spring Break. One of our stops was the Semitic Museum at Harvard University. Our visit was an enjoyable step into biblical times. First thing … Continue reading →

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Exhibition Tour: Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

A new, official “Indiana Jones” exhibition could be coming to your neighborhood. Here’s a teaser from the official web site: Enter the world of Indiana Jones and experience the adventure of field archaeology at this unique new exhibition. Hidden clues, … Continue reading →

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Khirbet Qeiyafa on the Telly at the BBC

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

The excavation at Khirbet Qeiaya is on television again, this time in the UK. It is included in a three-part BBC series ‘The Bible’s Buried Secrets’. It is based on research and teaching of lead interviewer Dr. Francesca Stavrakopoulou from Exeter … Continue reading →

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