Biblical archaeology

Hasmonean era 'first wall' section revealed at Tower of David museum excavation - interview

Israel’s Heritage Minister, Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu, called the discovery: “tangible and moving evidence of Jerusalem’s might and stature during the Hasmonean period.”

Archaeologist Amit Re'em and Eilat Lieber, director of the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum stand atop the recently uncovered section of the Hasmonean wall.
The taxidermy exhibits at the Biblical Museum of Natural Hhistory.

A Feast Fit for A King

The authors describe a shift “from the almost ‘materialistic’ idea of the early Israeli society to the belief in life beyond the grave and the resurrection of the dead…"

Jewish concepts of 'afterlife' may be recent adaptations, study finds

THIS SEAL, dated to the First Temple period, features Hebrew writing that reads: ‘Natan-melech the king’s servant,’ which is a quote that appears in the second ‘Book of Kings,’ 23:11.

Unearthing Israel’s past: Archaeological discoveries change our understanding of history


The double standard of the desecration of Jewish holy sites

Opinion: Christians and Jews should be equally alarmed.

 Palestinian rioters vandalized Joseph's Tomb in Nablus in the West Bank, April 10, 2022.

‘Archeology helps us interpret the Bible and vice versa’

Curatorial officer at Museum of the Bible: "Archeology is a puzzle."

 Bet Al-ma inscription stone at the Israel Museum

How New Testament writers viewed Old Testament prophecy 

Spring Bible & Archaeology Fest 2022

A facsimile of the Isaiah Scroll, one of the Dead Sea Scrolls, is displayed inside the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem September 26, 2011. Developed in partnership with Google, the Israel Museum on Monday launched its Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Project, allowing users to explore t

Does 'curse amulet' prove the discovery of Joshua's altar on Mount Ebal?

“It’s at the right place, at the right time, and has the right stuff.”

 Tablet found on Mount Ebal in the Samaria mountains in the West Bank containing the word "curse" 10 times.

Bible and archeology fest launches Saturday

Yosef Garfinkel of Hebrew University will present the keynote lecture.

 Caesarea

Early Christian mosaic to be 'released' from jail, Megiddo Prison move announced

Believed to be the earliest mosaic dedicated to Jesus, the mosaic was discovered between 2004 and 2008 in a salvage dig for prison expansion.

 Early Christian mosaic to be 'released' from jail, Megiddo Prison move announced.

Researchers decipher oldest known Hebrew inscription on 'cursed' tablet

Mt. Ebal discovery aligns with biblical texts in Deuteronomy, Joshua • ‘Post’ photographer Sellem's photos help decode wording

 Tablet found on Mount Ebal in the Samaria mountains in the West Bank containing the word "curse" 10 times.

‘Curse’ text on ancient amulet could change way scholars read Bible

New tech enabled archeologists to read the ancient text

 Folded lead tablet

Joshua, Judges and Jesus: Biblical archeology exhibit hits Texas

Many of the artifacts on display were excavated by Dr. Scott Stripling.

The Texas museum highlights the evolution of lamps utilized through biblical eras

Archaeologists discover five tombs in Egypt's Saqqara necropolis

The site is also home to ancient Coptic Christian monasteries.

 Egypt's Saqqara necropolis