Tag Archives: Temple

Archaeology Updates from ASOR

Posted on November 21, 2016 by LukeChandler

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 →

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How did bells on the High Priest’s garment sound?

Posted on November 4, 2016 by LukeChandler

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 →

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Temple from Hezekiah’s Time Found at Lachish (Photos and Video)

Posted on September 28, 2016 by LukeChandler

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 →

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Invitation to Jerusalem Seminar & Book Launch on “Faith and Cult in the First Temple Period”

Posted on June 30, 2015 by LukeChandler

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 →

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Do finds from Khirbet Qeiyafa improve Bible translation?

Posted on June 14, 2014 by LukeChandler

If you read 1 Kings 6:31-33 in the Bible, you may see a margin note that the meaning of some Hebrew words is uncertain. Similar margin notes may also appear in Ezekiel chapter 41. Read 1 Kings 7:1-6 in different Bible versions such … Continue reading →

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Archaeologists find 2,000 year-old chisel used to build Western Wall

Posted on April 23, 2014 by LukeChandler

Excavations near Jerusalem’s Temple Mount uncovered a 2,000 year-old chisel at the foot of the Western Wall. Archaeologist Eli Shukron believes it was used in the construction of the wall around the early 1st century A.D. The chisel was found … Continue reading →

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In Israel and Ready to Dig Again!

Posted on July 7, 2012 by LukeChandler

My group and I arrived safely in Israel yesterday afternoon. We are now in Jerusalem and plan to join the Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation team late tomorrow morning after worship. Our hotel is in the Old City, just a short walk … Continue reading →

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Garfinkel responds to discussions about the new Qeiyafa shrines

Posted on May 10, 2012 by LukeChandler

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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Do the adornments on the Qeiyafa shrines contradict the Israelite ban on images?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by LukeChandler

Some scholars point out a seeming contradiction with the newly-announced shrines from Khirbet Qeiyafa. The Qeiyafa archaeologists conclude that the city’s inhabitants observed the Israelite ban on religious images, yet they show us a model temple adorned with lions and … Continue reading →

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New Finds from Khirbet Qeiyafa May Clarify Bible Text, Temple Architecture

Posted on May 8, 2012 by LukeChandler

During last summer’s dig, we found artifacts that relate to Israelite religion before Solomon’s temple. They may even help us understand more about the temple itself. As the Israel Antiquities Authority headlined it for this morning’s press conference, “Hebrew University archaeologist … Continue reading →

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