Tag Archives: Bible

Ancient papyrus: Was Jesus Married? Don’t overlook this perspective…

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

Harvard professor Karen King is publishing her findings on an ancient papyrus that mentions Jesus’ “wife.” What to think? Here are four items that should shape our perspective. a) According to the New York Times article, “the provenance of the papyrus fragment … Continue reading →

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Does a Newly Discovered Seal Show Samson Fighting a Lion?

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

Excavators at Tel Beth-Shemesh recently announced the discovery of a small seal that shows a human figure possibly fighting a large lion. The seal was found in an 11th century B.C. context. In the Bible, Samson lived in the area … Continue reading →

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Earliest Fragment of Romans Discovered?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

A papyrus fragment with text from Romans 9 and 10 has been dated just this week to the mid-2nd century. If the date hold up, it is the oldest known fragment of Romans and one of the oldest extant copies … Continue reading →

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Archaeological News Roundup

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

After a month-long hiatus from posting (brought on by heavy time commitments), here are a few recent archaeological/biblical bits that jumped off the page: “17 Lost Egyptian Pyramids Discovered From Space” – Almost sounds like a plot line for a … Continue reading →

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Word of Promise Audio Bible, with an Award-winning Cast

Posted on November 17, 2009 by

Thomas Nelson has put out the one-of-a-kind Word of Promise Audio Bible. Featuring a star-studded cast of over 600 actors, original music score, and incredible feature film quality sound effects. Experience the Scriptures like you’ve never experienced them before – brought … Continue reading →

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Funny Video – “You Just Have to Live It” (the Old Testament)

Posted on November 9, 2009 by

This speaks for itself. HT: Aren Maeir (Tel es-Safi/Gath)

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En Gedi – David’s Dead Sea Hideout with its Waterfalls

Posted on August 31, 2009 by

En Gedi (also called Ein Gedi) is a fresh, green spot teeming with life on the western shore of the Dead Sea. Since prehistoric times, its freshwater springs have offered life and refreshment in a hot, rugged, brown region. Among … Continue reading →

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Masada – an Ancient Dead Sea Fortress

Posted on August 21, 2009 by

Masada is famous for several reasons. To Israeli Jews, it is a symbol of Jewish Independence. To those interested in military or ancient history, it is an example of Rome’s famed tenacity. For some modern tourists, it is the site … Continue reading →

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Walking through Hezekiah’s Tunnel in Jerusalem

Posted on July 25, 2009 by

Ancient Jerusalem was a strong defensive position with a glaring weakness. The city was on a hill surrounded on three sides by steep valleys, but the water supply was a spring down at the bottom of the hill. During a … Continue reading →

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San Diego Bible Study Update

Posted on May 30, 2009 by

Seems San Diego County has resolved the situation. Barraged by hundreds of complaints, San Diego County officials backed down yesterday from their enforcement. “No one respects the right to free religious expression more than I do, and no one would find … Continue reading →

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