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Tag Archives: Jerusalem
Jerusalem Discoveries: New stone courses for Western Wall, theater-type structure
The IAA has announced new discoveries from excavations under Wilson’s Arch, near the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The press release includes interesting details and I encourage you to read it. Some excerpts and photos: “Eight stone courses of the Western Wall that had … Continue reading
Bible Lands Museum Video: “Khirbet Qeiyafa in the Elah Valley”
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
Posted in archaeologists, Biblical Archaeology, Israel, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Links to interesting stuff, Museums, Short videos, Tech & Resources
Tagged Bible, Bible Lands Museum, Biblical Archaeology, David and Goliath, Elah Fortress, Elah Valley, Exhibitions, Jerusalem, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Rali Margalit, Saar Ganor, video, Yosef Garfinkel, Yossi Garfinkel
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Join My 2017 Bible Lands Tour
Registration is open for my next Bible Lands Study Tour from June 7th – 17th, 2017. This is an immersive experience in the biblical text, its history, archaeology, culture, and geography that helps your study become deeper and more vivid. Enjoy the … Continue reading
How did bells on the High Priest’s garment sound?
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
Posted in archaeologists, Bible comments, Jerusalem, Short videos
Tagged Atonement, Bible, Bible comments, Day of Atonement, Eli Shukron, Ephod, Exodus, Golden bell, High Priest, Holy of Holies, Holy Place, Jerusalem, Judaism, Leviticus, Ronny Reich, Sewers, Tabernacle, Temple, video, Western Wall
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Jesus Tomb Update: Original stone uncovered beneath two marble slabs
Continuing my previous post, National Geographic has photos, a short video, and an excellent article on the renovation of Jesus’ Tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. It avoids sensationalism and takes a fairly objective view of the location. A couple of … Continue reading
Jesus’ Burial Place Exposed for First Time in Centuries
The small building covering the traditional burial site of Jesus is getting a thorough renovation, and the original stone burial slab has been revealed for the first time in centuries. National Geographic posts a nice article and video on this. After visiting once or … Continue reading
First Temple “Jerusalem” Papyrus Revealed to Public
We have more news about the papyrus discovery I mentioned earlier. The Israel Antiquities Authority has revealed what they describe as “the earliest extra-biblical source to mention Jerusalem in Hebrew writing.” C14 tests and paleographic analysis date the papyrus to … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Archaeology, Inscriptions and Manuscripts, Israel, Jerusalem, Languages, New Discoveries, Short videos
Tagged Amon, Dead Sea Scrolls, Discoveries, Eitan Klein, First Temple period, IAA, Jerusalem, Josiah, Manasseh, Manuscripts, Na‘arat, papyrus, Shmuel Ahituv, Wadi Murabba‘at, wine
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Two New Discoveries Relate to Ancient Jerusalem
Two new archaeological finds relate to Jerusalem in the Old and New Testament periods. Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have found the northernmost wall of 1st century AD Jerusalem and discovered the point where the attacking Romans breached it during … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Battles, Ancient Rome, Inscriptions and Manuscripts, Israel, Jerusalem, New Discoveries
Tagged Archaeology, Aren Maeir, ballista, Battles, city walls, Jerusalem, Manuscripts, papyrus, Romans, Rome, sling stone
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The new King David exhibit (video, photos)
The Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem has opened a new exhibit, In the Valley of David and Goliath, featuring artifacts from the Khirbet Qeiyafa excavations. I worked with this dig from 2009 to its conclusion in 2013. The discoveries are … Continue reading
Posted in archaeologists, Biblical Archaeology, Interesting places to visit, Jerusalem, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Museums
Tagged Archaeology, Artifacts, Bible Lands Museum, Biblical Archaeology, Elah Fortress, Exhibitions, Jerusalem, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Oded Antmann, Yosef Garfinkel, Yossi Garfinkel
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Archaeology Updates from ASOR
My wife and I are back with our kids after hearing some great things at the ASOR annual meeting in San Antonio. Here are some highlights from our experience. Jerusalem’s Gihon Spring: The massive 18th century BC tower over the Gihon Spring … Continue reading →