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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