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Gezer’s Carbon Finally Speaks: Solomonic City After All
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
New Research Reveals Dead Sea Scrolls Older Than Previously Thought
An extremely consequential new study—with especially interesting implications for the book of Daniel
By
Christopher Eames
• June 6
Ashlars and Capitals: A New Style of Monumental Architecture
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
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The Hyksos: Evidence of Jacob’s Family in Egypt?
There are some uncanny parallels among the Semitic rulers of Lower Egypt—right down to their individual names.
By
Christopher Eames
The Archaeology of Meshech and Tubal
The archaeological story of two often overlooked biblical civilizations
By
Mihailo S. Zekic
• April 10
The Tophet—Where Israelites Sacrificed Their Children?
What archaeology and classical history have to say about a detestable practice the Bible describes in the heart of Jerusalem
By
Samuel McKoy
The Book of Esther: Fact or Fiction?
Did the events the book of Esther describes really happen?
By
Christopher Eames
Revealing Jeremiah’s Babylonian Officials
Does archaeology confirm these officials really existed?
By
Samuel McKoy
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Civilizations: The Kushites
Getting to know Africa’s great empire through the pages of the Bible and archaeology
By
Mihailo S. Zekic
• February 24
Did Nebuchadnezzar Really Go Mad?
The Bible says that Nebuchadnezzar II was driven to act like an animal, but he still retained his throne. What does archaeology and classical history say?
By
Samuel McKoy
• February 17
The Ishtar Gate—Built With Plunder From Jerusalem?
A new study shows that this grand gate’s layers were constructed by one king—Nebuchadnezzar II—not long after he destroyed Jerusalem.
By
Samuel McKoy
• January 17
Assyrian Deportation Policy at Tel Hadid
Artifacts from Tel Hadid marvelously match the biblical account of Assyria’s deportation practice.
By
Samuel McKoy
• December 16, 2024
The Message of the Tel Dan Stele
By
Dinesh D’Souza
The Book of Esther: Fact or Fiction?
Did the events the book of Esther describes really happen?
By
Christopher Eames
Harmonizing Persian History and the Bible
One of the world’s greatest empires has a rich history in the Bible and archaeology.
By
Nicholas Irwin
Evidence of Jews in Babylon?
Archaeological evidence confirms the biblical text and the message of Jeremiah.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
Celebrating Ancient Persia!
The ancient Persians are recognized as one of the greatest peoples on Earth—and for good reason.
By
Brad Macdonald
Children of Jethro: Spotlighting the Druze Community
Tragedy brings into world focus one of the most enigmatic communities living in northern Israel (and beyond).
By
Christopher Eames
• August 6, 2024
Sudden Regional Collapse
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
What Happened to the Canaanite Temples in David’s Time?
By
Brent Nagtegaal
and
Samuel McKoy
• May 16, 2024
The Powerful Poetry of the Hebrews
In praise of one of history’s most literary and eternally influential cultures
By
Ryan Malone
Hallucinogenic Plants Discovered in Temples at Gath
New discoveries may provide insight into the cultic practices of biblical ‘soothsayers.’
By
Samuel McKoy
• April 1, 2024
Copper Mines of the United Monarchy
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
Seeking Solomon: United Monarchy on the High Seas
By
Sean Kingsley
Exhibit: ‘Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered’
A world premiere exhibit presented by the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology, from Feb. 25, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
Are Biblical Hittites in Canaan Anachronistic?
Hittites in second millennium
b.c.e.
Anatolia there were—but Hittites in second millennium
b.c.e.
Canaan?
By
Christopher Eames
Finding the Hittites
How a lost empire confirms biblical history
By
Christopher Eames
and
George Haddad
Early City Planning in the Kingdom of Judah
By
Prof. Yosef Garfinkel
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