Tag Archives: Bethlehem

Now Available: “The Book of Ruth” Photo Companion from BiblePlaces

Posted on April 17, 2018 by LukeChandler

Last year, BiblePlaces released the Photo Companion to the Gospels, a wonderful and unique tool for Bible teachers and students. Bible Places now offers the next addition to the series, The Book of Ruth. It’s discounted at nearly half-price until April 21st, … Continue reading →

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New Discovery: Earliest archaeological evidence of Bethlehem during First Temple Period

Posted on May 23, 2012 by LukeChandler

Excavations in Jerusalem have produced a bulla inscribed with the name of Bethlehem from the biblical Divided Kingdom period. A bulla is a piece of clay that was used for sealing a document or object. The bulla was impressed with the seal of the person who sent … Continue reading →

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4,000 year-old tomb discovered in Bethlehem

Posted on June 23, 2009 by LukeChandler

Workers renovating a house in the traditional town of Jesus’ birth accidentally discovered an untouched ancient tomb containing clay pots, plates, beads and the bones of two humans, a Palestinian antiquities official said Tuesday. The tomb seems to be right in the … Continue reading →

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