Tag Archives: Early Israel

Biblical inscription from Mt. Ebal, but a note of caution

Posted on March 26, 2022 by LukeChandler

Archaeologists have revealed a small, ancient lead amulet with an inscription that was discovered on Mt. Ebal in the rubbish pile of a previous excavation. Back in the 1980s, Dr. Adam Zertal uncovered a stone structure atop Mt. Ebal that … Continue reading →

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New Israeli National Park for Khirbet Qeiyafa, Elah Valley

Posted on October 24, 2014 by LukeChandler

The Jerusalem Post reports on plans for the Elah Valley, famous for the fight between David and Goliath. The northern portion of the approved area is particularly important on an archeological and historical level due to the presence of Khirbat … Continue reading →

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Swimming in Galilee, You See a Lot (video)

Posted on January 22, 2014 by LukeChandler

The “Sea” of Galilee is more like a lake. You can see across to the other side even on hazy days. To Bible students, the Sea of Galilee is famous for the time Jesus spent there. He lived in Capernaum … Continue reading →

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Short Video on the Ophel Excavations in Jerusalem

Posted on January 8, 2013 by LukeChandler

Archaeologist Eilat Mazar has been digging around the City of David for several years. A short video has been posted showing results from the last few months on the southern edge of the Temple Mount, an area known as the … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Semitic Museum at Harvard

Posted on June 24, 2011 by LukeChandler

In April, I took the teens from the church where I work to Boston over their Spring Break. One of our stops was the Semitic Museum at Harvard University. Our visit was an enjoyable step into biblical times. First thing … Continue reading →

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What was Israel’s ‘Capital’ Before the Monarchy?

Posted on February 25, 2011 by LukeChandler

Quick… off the top of your head, name 5 of the most important biblical cities. No doubt Jerusalem is on your list? Go ahead and stretch it to 10 important biblical cities. Perhaps your list has cities such as Bethlehem … Continue reading →

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