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Tag Archives: cultic activity
Gov’t complex from time of Hezekiah, Manasseh discovered near US Embassy in Jerusalem
The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced the discovery of a large building from the ancient Kingdom of Judah that has been dated to the time of kings Hezekiah and Manasseh (Heb. – Menashe). The Jerusalem Post article includes photos and … Continue reading
Still Feeling the Burn: Excavating an Ancient Destruction Layer
My previous post featured an interesting discovery in my dig square at Lachish: a circular feature surrounded by ash, located several feet below the modern ground level. The new video below shows our progress in excavating the circular structure and … Continue reading
New Canaanite Idols Discovered
A 7 year-old boy in Israel recently made the news by discovering a 3,400 year-old idol of a Canaanite goddess in a field. These accidental finds happen in a land with so much history and so little space. A photo of … Continue reading
New book on questions re: Khirbet Qeiyafa and ancient Judah
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
Posted in archaeologists, Biblical Archaeology, Inscriptions and Manuscripts, Israel, Khirbet Qeiyafa, New Discoveries, Philistines, Publications & Study Materials
Tagged "Debating Khirbet Qeiyafa", Archaeologists, Archaeology, Biblical Archaeology, Carbon-14, cultic activity, David, David and Goliath, Igor Kreimerman, Iron Age, Iron IIa, Israel Exploration Society, Judah, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Peter Zilberg, Philistines, pottery, Publications, radiocarbon dating, Reports, scarab, Yosef Garfinkel
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Walk through the Israel Museum without going to Jerusalem
Another great museum has partnered with Google to let you visit without leaving home. You can now “walk” through the Israel Museum in Jerusalem using Google Street View to observe displays as if you are there in person. The museum is known for its large … Continue reading
Image of Fertility Goddess Unearthed at Lachish
A clay image of a Canaanite fertility goddess was unearthed in my square the other day. Yossi Garfinkel granted permission to post this photo of the find. Fertility goddesses were considered influential over the fertility of the womb, making them … Continue reading
Invitation to Jerusalem Seminar & Book Launch on “Faith and Cult in the First Temple Period”
A book launch and seminar discussion will be held next Thursday, July 9th, in Jerusalem. The event is free and open to the public. Here is the full text of the invitation: – – – – – – – – – … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Architecture, archaeologists, Biblical Archaeology, Conference, Jerusalem, Khirbet Qeiyafa, New Discoveries
Tagged Amihai Mazar, Conference, cultic activity, Hebrew University, Israel Knohl, Jerusalem, Madeleine Mumcuoglu, Shmuel Ahituv, Solomon, Tallay Ornon, Temple, Yosef Garfinkel
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Garfinkel responds to discussions about the new Qeiyafa shrines
Yossi Garfinkel asked me to post some comments from him regarding the new discoveries from Khirbet Qeiyafa. These comments address some misconceptions about his conclusions. For one, he clarifies that the unique shrine here is the stone model, not the … Continue reading
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Tagged aniconic, Archaeology, ark of the covenant, Aron Elohim, Art & Architecture, Biblical Archaeology, cultic activity, cultic room, David, Elah Fortress, Israel, Israelite religion, Judah, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Monotheism, recessed door, Shrine, Solomon, Temple, triglyph, Yosef Garfinkel
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Temple from Hezekiah’s Time Found at Lachish (Photos and Video)
Archaeologists announced the discovery at Tel Lachish of an ancient Judahite shrine dating to around the time of King Hezekiah. The shrine had been desecrated, which may relate to biblical accounts of Hezekiah’s religious purge against idols and “high places.” These … Continue reading →