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Tag Archives: Archaeology
Archaeologists propose new site as biblical Ziklag. Is it so?
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
New Archaeology Documentary on Lachish Dig (It’s free)
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a new documentary video on the recent archaeological expedition to biblical Lachish. This video shares perspectives from both directors and volunteers who worked on the dig, and shows some new discoveries that are … Continue reading
New Video on Lachish Excavation
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
Posted in Ancient Battles, archaeologists, Biblical Archaeology, Israel, Lachish, New Discoveries, Short videos, Tech & Resources
Tagged Archaeologists, Archaeology, Assyria, Babylon, Bible, Biblical Archaeology, Bob Henry, Israel, Judah, Lachish, Lachish Letters, Luke Chandler, Michael Hasel, Rachel Martin, Rehoboam, Shephlah, Yossi Garfinkel, YouTube
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Jerusalem Discoveries: New stone courses for Western Wall, theater-type structure
The IAA has announced new discoveries from excavations under Wilson’s Arch, near the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The press release includes interesting details and I encourage you to read it. Some excerpts and photos: “Eight stone courses of the Western Wall that had … Continue reading
Masada Dig Yields New Discoveries from Jewish War
Preliminary results from the new excavations at Masada have been released, with “tremendous amounts” of new finds illuminating the famous Roman siege. Here are some excerpts: “We’re actually excavating a refugee camp,” said Guy Stiebel, the archaeologist leading excavations carried … Continue reading
The New “Photo Companion to the Bible” – It’s Much More Than Pictures
A new resource has just become available and is a “must have” for any Bible teacher. The Gospels: Photo Companion to the Bible has thousands of images that illustrate and illuminate nearly every verse in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The … Continue reading
Posted in Bible comments, Bible Geography, Biblical Archaeology, Flora and Fauna, Galilee, General Archaeology, Jesus, Links to interesting stuff, Publications & Study Materials, Reviews
Tagged Archaeology, Bible, Bible comments, Bible pictures, BiblePlaces, Biblical Archaeology, Christianity, commentaries, Companion to the Bible, geography, Gospels, Jesus, John, Luke, Mark, Matthew, PowerPoint, resources, Teaching tools, Todd Bolen
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Another Dead Sea Scrolls Cave Found (Photos)
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
Posted in archaeologists, Biblical Archaeology, Dead Sea Scrolls, Inscriptions and Manuscripts, Israel, New Discoveries
Tagged Ahiad Ovadia, Archaeologists, Archaeology, Casey L. Olson, Cave, Dead Sea, Dead Sea Scrolls, Discoveries, Hebrew University, israel antiquities authority, Israel Hasson, Liberty University, Manuscripts, Operation Scroll, Oren Gutfeld, Q12 cave, Qumran, Randall Price, scrolls, Ziad Abu Ganem
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Join My 2017 Bible Lands Tour
Registration is open for my next Bible Lands Study Tour from June 7th – 17th, 2017. This is an immersive experience in the biblical text, its history, archaeology, culture, and geography that helps your study become deeper and more vivid. Enjoy the … Continue reading
See Sennacherib’s biblical invasion of Judah in the British Museum
The Bible describes Sennacherib’s invasion of Hezekiah’s Judah in three different books. Sennacherib dedicated a central room in his palace to this same event. Clearly, it made an impression all around. All three biblical accounts describe Sennacherib’s army coming to Jerusalem … Continue reading →