Muslim apologists popularly cite this as “proof” of the historical accuracy of the Qur’an over the Bible. But does it stand up to scrutiny?

The discovery of peculiar artifacts that debunk an early scholarly theory about the Bible’s greatest lament

A doggedly consistent theme among the classical accounts—and an interesting biblical (and archaeological) parallel

An ostracon discovered by visitors at Tel Lachish, bearing the name of Queen Esther’s father-in-law

Two royal, yet sickly, brothers. One horrifying cranial surgery. And: earliest evidence of leprosy?

A journey through one of the most important sites in biblical archaeology

A fascinating name change for certain biblical figures provides insight into the religious melee in which they lived.

Eight large ostrich eggs discovered at an ancient nomadic campsite

The name change from Sarai to Sarah parallels that of her husband, Abram/Abraham. But like her husband, the Hebrew doesn’t seem to entirely make sense. Why not?

Ophel excavation yields only the third such coin ever found in Jerusalem.

A brief overview of the secular timescale of history and its connection to the Bible

We know what ‘Abraham’ means—Genesis 17:5 tells us. Right? Trouble is, it doesn’t really make sense—in Hebrew, that is. Why not?

New information sheds light on the pagan use of tattoos in Egypt.

It’s a common charge, that the presence of Aramaic in certain biblical texts is “proof” of late authorship. But with the book of Jonah, it’s rather more nuanced …

The remarkable new discovery of a Middle Bronze Age ivory comb inscription from Lachish

The slab fragment might not be much to look at. But even in fragmentary form, it shows that Judah’s kings also had ‘monumental’-style inscriptions …

Could this developing research help end some of the most contentious archaeological debates?