Tag Archives: Bible

New BiblePlaces photo volumes for the General Epistles

Posted on September 15, 2022 by LukeChandler

The impressive BiblePlaces Photo Companion series has just added Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter and Jude, and 1 & 2 & 3 John to its collections. And there’s a sale! Together, these collections give you nearly 5,000 photos illustrating … Continue reading →

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Who Was Flavius Josephus? (Video)

Posted on November 7, 2019 by LukeChandler

Dr. David McClister explains “Who Was Flavius Josephus?” in this 10-minute video. For one, Josephus shows how the Jews read the Bible in biblical times – but there’s more, and it’s relevant for modern Bible students and believers. David is … Continue reading →

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See Sennacherib’s biblical invasion of Judah in the British Museum

Posted on January 29, 2019 by LukeChandler

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 →

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New Video on Lachish Excavation

Posted on February 14, 2018 by LukeChandler

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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The New “Photo Companion to the Bible” – It’s Much More Than Pictures

Posted on August 18, 2017 by LukeChandler

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 →

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Bible Lands Museum Video: “Khirbet Qeiyafa in the Elah Valley”

Posted on December 7, 2016 by LukeChandler

The Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem has a special exhibit, “In the Valley of David and Goliath,” on the archaeological site of Khirbet Qeiyafa in the Elah Valley. The exhibit’s feature video is now online and can be viewed from the comfort … Continue reading →

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How did bells on the High Priest’s garment sound?

Posted on November 4, 2016 by LukeChandler

In 2011, archaeologists Eli Shukron and Ronny Reich uncovered a golden bell in Jerusalem that may have belonged to a 1st century High Priest. Small golden bells were part of the High Priest’s official attire when ministering in the Holy … Continue reading →

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The New “Dead Sea Scrolls” – Are They Real?

Posted on October 12, 2016 by LukeChandler

My previous post on newly-surfaced fragments of “Dead Sea Scrolls” mentions they may be a great discovery “if they can be authenticated.” A followup article by the same author asks if some or most of these fragments are forgeries. That’s an important … Continue reading →

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25 New Dead Sea Scrolls(?) Revealed

Posted on October 10, 2016 by LukeChandler

25 published Bible manuscripts may be genuine “Dead Sea Scrolls” from some 2,000 years ago, and there are more to come. This is a great discovery if they can be authenticated, though some are concerned they could be forgeries. The origin … 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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