Tag Archives: Archaeologists

Archaeologists propose new site as biblical Ziklag. Is it so?

Posted on July 10, 2019 by

My most recent dig site, Khirbet a-Ra’i, has just been proposed as the location of biblical Ziklag, a town linked with David shortly before he became king over Judah. I worked with this excavation for two weeks of its summer, … Continue reading →

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Isaiah’s Personal Seal Found?

Posted on February 22, 2018 by

Archaeologists may have found Isaah’s “autograph” during excavations in Jerusalem. This clay impression (bulla) was uncovered a few years ago along with others, including one belonging to King Hezekiah.  It was finally announced this morning in a press release. Dr. … Continue reading →

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New Video on Lachish Excavation

Posted on February 14, 2018 by

If you are interested in Archaeology and the Bible, and especially if you’re curious what it’s like to join a dig, a new video is available for your enjoyment. The video covers recent work at biblical Lachish and was created … Continue reading →

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Another Dead Sea Scrolls Cave Found (Photos)

Posted on February 8, 2017 by

For the first time in over 60 years, scholars have identified another Dead Sea Scrolls cave. This newly excavated cave has everything one finds in a DSS cave (storage jars with lids, protective cloth wrap, leather binding straps, etc.) except … Continue reading →

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Archaeology Updates in San Antonio

Posted on November 18, 2016 by

My wife and I are attending the ASOR Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. This is one of several professional organizations for Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies that meet in a different U.S. city every November to share results and … Continue reading →

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New Excavations to Begin at Masada

Posted on November 6, 2016 by

After a 10-year hiatus, the Dead Sea mountain fortress of Masada will be excavated again according to this news article. Though much has been found in the past, Director of Excavations Dr. Guy Stiebel says much remains to be discovered. Masada (“stronghold”) … Continue reading →

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New book on Archaeology and the Bible

Posted on January 1, 2016 by

A new book titled, Digging Deeper into the Word:  The Relevance of Archaeology to Christian Apologetics is available on Amazon. The author is Dr. Dale Manor, Professor of Archaeology and the Bible at Harding University. Dr. Manor is Field Director of Excavations at … Continue reading →

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New book on questions re: Khirbet Qeiyafa and ancient Judah

Posted on December 29, 2015 by

There is a new book on the debates surrounding Khirbet Qeiyafa, a recently excavated city dating to the time of King David. The quantity and quality of the finds from Kh. Qeiyafa have reignited discussion over the political, religious, and societal development of ancient Judah in the time … Continue reading →

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2015 Season at Lachish Begins

Posted on June 23, 2015 by

The new archaeological season has begun at the biblical Lachish, the second city of the Kingdom of Judah. Lachish played roles in geopolitics, conspiracy, assassination, and was a key objective for multiple invaders. We began our season on Sunday afternoon … Continue reading →

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New Khirbet Qeiyafa Inscription Published. What Does it Say?

Posted on June 3, 2015 by

An inscription discovered in 2012 at Khirbet Qeiyafa has been published, and it contains a name found in the Bible. The inscription is incised on a storage jar from the late-11th/early-10th century BC, the biblical period of Saul and David. The … Continue reading →

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