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Tag Archives: Jerusalem
Short Video on the Ophel Excavations in Jerusalem
Archaeologist Eilat Mazar has been digging around the City of David for several years. A short video has been posted showing results from the last few months on the southern edge of the Temple Mount, an area known as the … Continue reading
The Qeiyafa Inscription at the Israel Museum – Photos now Allowed!
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
In Israel and Ready to Dig Again!
My group and I arrived safely in Israel yesterday afternoon. We are now in Jerusalem and plan to join the Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation team late tomorrow morning after worship. Our hotel is in the Old City, just a short walk … Continue reading
Posted in Interesting places to visit, Israel, Jerusalem, travel
Tagged Dome of the Rock, Hashimi hotel, Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Old City, Temple, Temple Mount
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Does it snow in Jerusalem?
People have occasionally asked me if Jerusalem ever gets snow. I’ve only visited in spring and summer but can tell you for a fact that it does snow there. The city usually receives some light snow every winter. Substantial snowfall … Continue reading
Report: New Finds from 1st & 2nd Temple Periods on Slope of Temple Mount
An upcoming report details new finds from as far back as the 10th-9th centuries B.C. in a salvage excavation on the eastern slope of the Temple Mount. Workers uncovered these pits along the Kidron Valley in 2009 and turned the … Continue reading
New Find: Clay Seal from 1st Century Jewish Temple (with Inscription)
Recent digs next to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount have uncovered a small inscribed clay seal that seems to have been involved with worship at the 1st-century (New Testament-era) Temple. Its inscription has a shortened form of the name of God (“Yahweh”) … Continue reading
The Alabama Embassy in Jerusalem?
It is said Jerusalem is a city for all peoples and faiths. I had no idea how far this concept has apparently evolved. My wife will be thrilled to know what I stumbled on in the Old City last summer. … Continue reading
On the Temple Mount in Jerusalem
Jerusalem’s Temple Mount has a long, violent history. The Temple Mount is one name for the original Mount Moriah. The large rectangular platform that covers the mountain today was constructed on the orders of Herod the Great, who reigned at … Continue reading
Posted in Interesting places to visit, Israel, Jerusalem, Short videos
Tagged Dome of the Rock, Israel, Jerusalem, Temple Mount
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The Anniversary of the Church
The Jewish holiday of Shavuot begins this evening at sundown and lasts until sundown tomorrow. The Bible calls this day the Feast of Harvest (Exodus 23), the Feast of Weeks (Exodus 34) and the Feast of Firstfruits (Leviticus 23) The New … Continue reading
Posted in Bible comments, Jerusalem
Tagged Acts 2, Jerusalem, Jewish holidays, Pentecost, Shavuot
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Solomon’s Coronation was a Political Thriller
Yesterday we visited Ir David in the ancient City of David. This area includes a number of excavated structures plus a walk through Hezekiah’s Tunnel and a visit to the Pool of Siloam. Solomon’s coronation is one of many biblical … Continue reading →