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Joseph’s Peculiar Silver Cup—in the Bible and Archaeology
What can archaeology tell us about a single biblical utensil? You might be surprised.
By
Christopher Eames
• August 7
Ophel Excavation 2026 (Middle Area)
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• June 28
Exceptionally Rare Coin Discovered on Ashdod Beach
The ‘first of its kind ever discovered in Israel’
By
George Haddad
• August 2
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Rare Figurine Mold From First Temple Period Discovered in Jerusalem
The first such pillar figurine mold ever found in the city
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• July 29
Tel Lachish: New Excavations at Biblical Judah’s Second City
Discovering King Rehoboam’s fortification and more at Judah’s southern gateway
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• July 26
‘Thousands’? Not Necessarily: The Scope of the Hebrew Word אלף
A simple solution to a quantitative quandary
By
Christopher Eames
• July 23
Tisha B’Av Time Capsule: First Temple Period Destruction Unearthed in City of David
‘This discovery makes you feel that you are witnessing the very moment of destruction, the moment when it all happened. It’s deeply moving.’
By
George Haddad
and
Christopher Eames
• July 22
2026 Ophel Excavation Begins in Jerusalem
An interview with excavation co-director Prof. Uzi Leibner
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• July 19
Why Excavate Area E on Jerusalem’s Ophel?
The next opportunity to reveal Jerusalem’s royal quarter
By
Brent Nagtegaal
Another Ophel Excavation: A Unique Opportunity to Uncover Biblical Jerusalem
The Ophel has more to reveal.
By
Gerald Flurry
המקדשים הנעלמים של כנען
October 28, 2024
The Sharon and the United Monarchy
Does the Sharon Plain of the 10th century
b.c.e
. reveal the kingdom of David and Solomon?
By
Micah van Halteren
INFOGRAPHIC: Searching For Sheba
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
I Visit the Man Who Might Have Changed the Course of World History
Reflections from our namesake following his 1973 meeting with Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie.
By
Herbert W. Armstrong
Interview: Has the Queen of Sheba Been Found?
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• June 26
Could This Be the Queen of Sheba?
One of the most legendary queens in history is nameless. Some say there’s no evidence she even existed. Are we looking in the right place?
By
Christopher Eames
Tithing—in the Bible and Archaeology
You’ve heard of it in the Bible. Have you heard of its parallels in the ancient world?
By
Christopher Eames
• June 26
The Royal Steward Inscription: Is Shebna’s Tomb Cursed?
An inscription with a unique connection to a curse proclaimed in Isaiah 22
By
Spencer Falk
AIBA Insights: Meet the Artists
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• June 21
Unearthing the Tabernacle Site at Shiloh: Interview With Dr. Abigail Van Huss
Has the tabernacle been discovered?
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• June 19
Toi of Hamath: David’s Northern ‘Philistine’ Ally?
And has his kingdom been identified through archaeology?
By
Micah van Halteren
Herodotus: Earliest Extrabiblical Author to Mention the Exodus?
The renowned fifth-century B.C.E. historian is known for drawing a total blank on ancient Israel. Or did he? Might he have even included a reference to the Exodus?
By
Christopher Eames
• June 15
בראשית פרק י”ד: חשיפת מלחמת העולם הראשונה של המקרא
הציר המזרחי מול הברית המערבית: העדויות למלחמת עולם ראשונה במקרא
By
Christopher Eames
• June 11
Israel’s Ancient Olive Oil Industry
Archaeology shows that industrialized olive oil production was one of the big reasons for economic prosperity in the Holy Land in the Iron Age.
By
Micah van Halteren
• June 10
Rare Assyrian-Period, Mother-of-pearl Seal Discovered at Tel Hadid
The stamp seal features motifs common to Mesopotamia.
By
Micah van Halteren
• June 8
תל א-תל
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• June 5
Female Stone Heads From Ammon’s Royal Past
Intricate stone heads shed light on a kingdom’s reach and influence.
By
Heather Lexa
• June 3
The Attack on the British Museum and Biblical Archaeology
Ancient Israel and Judah—too controversial for modern-day London
By
Richard Palmer
and
Christopher Eames
• June 1
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