Tag Archives: Bulla

Isaiah’s Personal Seal Found?

Posted on February 22, 2018 by LukeChandler

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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Seal of Hezekiah discovered in Jerusalem (Updated)

Posted on December 2, 2015 by LukeChandler

The Israel Antiquities Authority just announced the discovery of a clay seal (bulla) bearing King Hezekiah’s personal seal. The object was discovered in situ in 2009 but just recently deciphered in its entirety. The iconography is interesting and is described below. … 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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