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Brad Macdonald
Another Year of Growth!
Another Year of Growth!
As another calendar year ends, we’re encouraged by the growth and motivated to jump into what will be our most important year yet.
By Brad Macdonald
Israel’s War Reveals the Need for Biblical Archaeology
Israel’s War Reveals the Need for Biblical Archaeology
Excavating, publishing and sharing Israel’s biblical history has never been more important.
By Brad Macdonald
Celebrating Ancient Persia!
Celebrating Ancient Persia!
The ancient Persians are recognized as one of the greatest peoples on Earth—and for good reason.
By Brad Macdonald
Remembering Iran’s King Cyrus
Remembering Iran’s King Cyrus
There was a time when Iran’s leaders supported the Jews and Jewish statehood.
By Brad Macdonald
A Revolutionary Carbon-Dating Study of Ancient Jerusalem
A Revolutionary Carbon-Dating Study of Ancient Jerusalem
A compelling new study shows Jerusalem at the time of David and Solomon was more a bustling city than a quiet village.
By Brent Nagtegaal and Brad Macdonald
Was David and Solomon’s Jerusalem a ‘Godforsaken’ Place?
Was David and Solomon’s Jerusalem a ‘Godforsaken’ Place?
What does archaeology tell us?
By Brad Macdonald and Christopher Eames
Continuing the Legacy
Continuing the Legacy
The work of the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology
By Brad Macdonald
Another Ophel Season Complete!
Another Ophel Season Complete!
By Brad Macdonald
Did the Israelites Really Live in Egypt?
Did the Israelites Really Live in Egypt?
We know what the Bible says. What does archaeology say?
By Samuel McKoy and Brad Macdonald
Excavating the Ophel
Excavating the Ophel
After a four-year hiatus, we recently renewed archaeological excavations on the Ophel.
By Brad Macdonald
Rethinking the Search for King Solomon
Rethinking the Search for King Solomon
Are we using the right metrics to judge the United Monarchy?
By Christopher Eames and Brad Macdonald
Was David and Solomon’s Jerusalem a ‘Godforsaken’ Place?
Was David and Solomon’s Jerusalem a ‘Godforsaken’ Place?
What does archaeology tell us?
By Brad Macdonald and Christopher Eames • August 30, 2021
Were the Celtic Druids Pagan Israelite Priests?
Were the Celtic Druids Pagan Israelite Priests?
Parallel practices, festivals, clothing, symbols, ritual sites—and evidence of migration
By Brad Macdonald • May 27, 2020
The Inspiring History Behind One of Iran’s Greatest Kings
The Inspiring History Behind One of Iran’s Greatest Kings
It can change your view of the Bible.
By Brad Macdonald • October 31, 2019
Has Eilat Mazar Discovered Archaeological Evidence of Isaiah the Prophet?
Has Eilat Mazar Discovered Archaeological Evidence of Isaiah the Prophet?
The sensational story behind the discovery of a tiny artifact that proves the existence of one of the Bible’s greatest prophets.
By Brad Macdonald • February 22, 2018
The Startling Truth About One of History’s Greatest Kings
The Startling Truth About One of History’s Greatest Kings
How the incredible history of a Persian king can impact your view of the Bible
By Brad Macdonald • December 3, 2016
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