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Exodus Outside of the Bible: The Classical Accounts
Exodus Outside of the Bible: The Classical Accounts
Evidence of the core historicity of the Exodus—as related by non-Jewish authors of classical antiquity
By Armstrong Institute Staff • March 11
Does the Book of Lamentations Contain ‘Forgetful Errors’? Ancient Abecedaries Say No
Does the Book of Lamentations Contain ‘Forgetful Errors’? Ancient Abecedaries Say No
The discovery of peculiar artifacts that debunk an early scholarly theory about the Bible’s greatest lament
By Christopher Eames • March 8
11th Plague: Was Exodus-Period Egypt in the Middle of a Leprosy Epidemic?
11th Plague: Was Exodus-Period Egypt in the Middle of a Leprosy Epidemic?
A doggedly consistent theme among the classical accounts—and an interesting biblical (and archaeological) parallel
By Christopher Eames • March 2
First-Ever Inscription Found in Israel With Name of Persian King Darius the Great
First-Ever Inscription Found in Israel With Name of Persian King Darius the Great
An ostracon discovered by visitors at Tel Lachish, bearing the name of Queen Esther’s father-in-law
By Christopher Eames • February 28
Evidence of Late Bronze Age Brain Surgery Found in Megiddo
Evidence of Late Bronze Age Brain Surgery Found in Megiddo
Two royal, yet sickly, brothers. One horrifying cranial surgery. And: earliest evidence of leprosy?
By George Haddad and Christopher Eames • February 27
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Beth Shemesh
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Beth Shemesh
By Samuel McKoy • February 23
Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Finds of 2022
Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Finds of 2022
A somewhat belated discussion about another amazing year of discovery
By Armstrong Institute Staff • February 22
Stamped Into History: The Seals of the Prophet Jeremiah
Stamped Into History: The Seals of the Prophet Jeremiah
An account of the prophet’s life—told by the tiniest artifacts.
By Christopher Eames • February 19
Excavation of the Entire Siloam Pool Begins
Excavation of the Entire Siloam Pool Begins
Talking with the City of David Foundation about an excavation two decades in the making
By Brent Nagtegaal • February 14
The Hyksos: Evidence of Jacob’s Family in Ancient Egypt?
The Hyksos: Evidence of Jacob’s Family in Ancient Egypt?
Some uncanny parallels among the Semitic rulers of Lower Egypt—right down to their individual names
By Christopher Eames • February 10
Rare Ancient Gold Bead Discovered in the City of David
Rare Ancient Gold Bead Discovered in the City of David
“Whoever wore it was certainly affluent.”
By George Haddad • February 8
Interview: Dr. Yoav Farhi on the Rare 2,000-Year-Old Silver Half-Shekel Coin Discovered in Jerusalem
Interview: Dr. Yoav Farhi on the Rare 2,000-Year-Old Silver Half-Shekel Coin Discovered in Jerusalem
By Armstrong Institute Staff
Touring the Bible’s Buried Cities: Gezer
Touring the Bible’s Buried Cities: Gezer
A journey through one of the most important sites in biblical archaeology
By Christopher Eames • February 5
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Shechem
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Shechem
The biblical record has a lot to say about the ancient city of Shechem—and so does archaeology.
By Samuel McKoy
INFOGRAPHIC: Jerusalem’s Most Ancient Waterworks
INFOGRAPHIC: Jerusalem’s Most Ancient Waterworks
By Armstrong Institute Staff
Did Moses Plagiarize Hammurabi?
Did Moses Plagiarize Hammurabi?
The answer might surprise you.
By Mihailo S. Zekic and Christopher Eames
Jerusalem’s Most Ancient Fortification
Jerusalem’s Most Ancient Fortification
A look at the Abrahamic-era construction around the Gihon Spring
By Brent Nagtegaal
When Was the Age of the Patriarchs?
When Was the Age of the Patriarchs?
Can we know exactly when Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were on the scene?
By Christopher Eames
The Incredible Origins of Ancient Jerusalem
The Incredible Origins of Ancient Jerusalem
An inspiring overview of the world’s most important and famous city
By Gerald Flurry
Shaming the Name (Quite Literally): From ‘Baal’ to ‘Bosheth’
Shaming the Name (Quite Literally): From ‘Baal’ to ‘Bosheth’
A fascinating name change for certain biblical figures provides insight into the religious melee in which they lived.
By Christopher Eames • January 19
Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Discoveries of 2022
Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Discoveries of 2022
By Armstrong Institute Staff
The Man Who Brought Hebrew to America
The Man Who Brought Hebrew to America
By Andrew Miiller • January 14
‘The Ostrich Leaveth Her Eggs in the Earth’: 4,000-Year-Old Ostrich Eggs Discovered in the Negev
‘The Ostrich Leaveth Her Eggs in the Earth’: 4,000-Year-Old Ostrich Eggs Discovered in the Negev
Eight large ostrich eggs discovered at an ancient nomadic campsite
By Christopher Eames • January 11
3,600-Year-Old Silver Hoard Likely the Levant’s First Currency
3,600-Year-Old Silver Hoard Likely the Levant’s First Currency
New research reveals the robust use of biblically attested currency, 500 years earlier than scholars originally thought.
By George Haddad • January 11
‘Every Shepherd Is an Abomination Unto the Egyptians’
‘Every Shepherd Is an Abomination Unto the Egyptians’
The question is, why?
By Samuel McKoy • January 10
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