Category Archives: New Testament

Photo Companion to the Bible – Revelation now available

Posted on December 1, 2022 by LukeChandler

BiblePlaces’ Photo Companion to the Bible has just released the book of Revelation at a promotional price. This volume completes the New Testament series. All 27 books from Matthew to Revelation are now included in the Photo Companion set. Revelation, … Continue reading →

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BiblePlaces’ General Epistles sale ending shortly

Posted on September 20, 2022 by LukeChandler

If you haven’t obtained the recent BiblePlaces photo volumes on the General Epistles, be aware the current promotion is really, really good. “For slightly more than the cost of any one of the volumes, you can purchase all four.” But … Continue reading →

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Recommended Resource: “Book of Acts” Photo Companion to the Bible

Posted on February 11, 2019 by LukeChandler

When BiblePlaces’ social media began posting an image from Acts each day in February (28 chapters in 28 days), I suspected an announcement was coming for the next volume of the Photo Companion series. This proved to be right. BiblePlaces … Continue reading →

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Archaeology Updates from ASOR

Posted on November 21, 2016 by LukeChandler

My wife and I are back with our kids after hearing some great things at the ASOR annual meeting in San Antonio. Here are some highlights from our experience. Jerusalem’s Gihon Spring: The massive 18th century BC tower over the Gihon Spring … Continue reading →

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Archaeologists restore floor tiles from 2nd Jerusalem Temple

Posted on September 6, 2016 by LukeChandler

What did people see beneath their feet when walking on the Temple Mount 2,000 years ago? What surface did people stand on during events such as the Passover, or when listening to a favorite rabbi’s discourse? The Temple Mount today is mostly … Continue reading →

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Roman Legions, a Miracle, and Armageddon: Our Last Day in Israel

Posted on July 12, 2015 by LukeChandler

We are back home now but our last day in Israel was excellent. We visited two of the best sites in the country and made a surprise visit to an excavation that has since been in the news. So what … Continue reading →

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Is Mark’s Gospel in a Mummy Mask?

Posted on January 22, 2015 by LukeChandler

Sources have recently reported that a late-1st century copy of Mark’s Gospel on papyrus has been discovered in secondary use as mummy wrapping. The dating is said to be ca. AD 90 or earlier, making it the earliest known copy … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Missionary Tube Map

Posted on February 1, 2014 by LukeChandler

If Paul had taken the tube instead of the Roman roads/ships: Kudos to the commenter “hubbit” who advises one to “mind the agape.” * Reblogged from theologygrams

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