Tag Archives: Israel Finkelsten

15-Year Excavation Completed at Jerusalem’s Gihon Spring (Video)

Posted on April 2, 2014 by LukeChandler

This short video shows the powerful Canaanite fortifications at Jerusalem prior to David’s time. Anyone who has visited the Gihon Spring in the past 15 years has seen the massive stones along with sandbags and other evidence of excavation. The … Continue reading →

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Christian Science Monitor Cover Story “What Archaeology Tells Us About the Bible”

Posted on October 14, 2013 by LukeChandler

The newest issue of Christian Science Monitor has its cover story on archaeology and the Bible, highlighting Khirbet Qeiyafa and the debate over David, Solomon, and the ancient Israelite kingdoms. In all, it is one of the more balanced overviews of … Continue reading →

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Archaeological News Roundup

Posted on May 26, 2011 by LukeChandler

After a month-long hiatus from posting (brought on by heavy time commitments), here are a few recent archaeological/biblical bits that jumped off the page: “17 Lost Egyptian Pyramids Discovered From Space” – Almost sounds like a plot line for a … Continue reading →

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