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The Attack on the British Museum and Biblical Archaeology
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
The Curious Connection Between Esther, the Number 40 and Jerusalem
The Curious Connection Between Esther, the Number 40 and Jerusalem
Timing that ties the beloved queen to the beloved city
By Ryan Malone
The Complementary Nature of the Bible and Ancient Cuneiform Texts in the Persian Period
The Complementary Nature of the Bible and Ancient Cuneiform Texts in the Persian Period
New research from Prof. Tova Ganzel
By Armstrong Institute Staff • May 1
Crown Jewel in the Desert
Crown Jewel in the Desert
The book of Isaiah states: ‘The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.’ No artifact proclaims this more than the Great Isaiah Scroll.
By Nicholas Irwin
A Japanese Prince, Herbert Armstrong, and an Unlikely Partnership in Biblical Archaeology
A Japanese Prince, Herbert Armstrong, and an Unlikely Partnership in Biblical Archaeology
Recognizing the ‘holy bridge … between East and West’
By Mihailo S. Zekic
Digging Up Hebrew
Digging Up Hebrew
The revival of Hebrew as a spoken language has been given supernatural terms like ‘resurrection’ and ‘miracle,’ but how ‘scientific’ was it?
By Ryan Malone
The Quarries of Darius’s Palace Discovered
The Quarries of Darius’s Palace Discovered
Shedding light on the setting for the book of Esther
By Samuel McKoy • May 7, 2025
The Archaeology of Jerusalem’s Historic Collapse
The Archaeology of Jerusalem’s Historic Collapse
The biblical text provides a detailed account of Judah’s early sixth-century B.C.E. destruction. What does archaeology tell us?
By Nicholas Irwin
The Sephardic Connection
The Sephardic Connection
How archaeology and the biblical record link the Holy Land to ancient Spain
By Ryan Malone
Assyrian Deportation Policy at Tel Hadid
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
Esther in the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Esther in the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Only one biblical book is missing from the massive corpus of manuscripts. Or is it?
By Christopher Eames
A Nehemiah-Esther Link
A Nehemiah-Esther Link
Who was the Persian ‘queen’ referenced in Nehemiah 2:6?
By Ryan Malone
B.C./A.D. or B.C.E./C.E.?
B.C./A.D. or B.C.E./C.E.?
The semantic debate about using b.c./a.d. or b.c.e./c.e. Here’s why we use the form that we do for our website.
By Christopher Eames • April 13, 2023
The Darius Affair: A Case of Mistaken Authenticity—And Overreaction?
The Darius Affair: A Case of Mistaken Authenticity—And Overreaction?
By Christopher Eames • March 14, 2023
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, 2023
The Man Who Brought Hebrew to America
The Man Who Brought Hebrew to America
By Andrew Miiller • January 14, 2023
Extremely Rare Silver Coin From Year Three of the Great Revolt Unveiled
Extremely Rare Silver Coin From Year Three of the Great Revolt Unveiled
Ophel excavation yields only the third such coin ever found in Jerusalem.
By Christopher Eames • December 12, 2022
Aramaic in the Book of Jonah—Evidence of Late Authorship? Or Something Else Entirely?
Aramaic in the Book of Jonah—Evidence of Late Authorship? Or Something Else Entirely?
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 …
By Christopher Eames • November 12, 2022
Peculiar Byzantine Convent Discovered—Potentially Built on Biblical Hannah’s Grave?
Peculiar Byzantine Convent Discovered—Potentially Built on Biblical Hannah’s Grave?
By George Haddad • August 27, 2022
Ancient Mosaic Depicting Deborah and Jael Found in Lower Galilee
Ancient Mosaic Depicting Deborah and Jael Found in Lower Galilee
By George Haddad • August 22, 2022
‘Thou Shalt Not Seethe a Kid in Its Mother’s Milk’: Peculiar Scripture Illuminated by Archaeology
‘Thou Shalt Not Seethe a Kid in Its Mother’s Milk’: Peculiar Scripture Illuminated by Archaeology
Why is this biblical command repeatedly used in the context of harvesting fields?
By Christopher Eames • July 27, 2022
Think You Know Your Biblical Figures? The Hebrew Pronunciation of Their Names Might Surprise You
Think You Know Your Biblical Figures? The Hebrew Pronunciation of Their Names Might Surprise You
Shlomo, Rivkah, Shimshon—the English language has done a real number on the names of these famous biblical characters (and many more).
By Christopher Eames • July 19, 2022
AIBA’s Bible Translation: The Jewish Publication Society (JPS)
AIBA’s Bible Translation: The Jewish Publication Society (JPS)
A note to our readers, clarifying a potentially confusing issue
By Armstrong Institute Staff • June 30, 2022
New Discovery: Jerusalem Elites Were Imbibing on Vanilla-Laced Wine Before City’s Fall
New Discovery: Jerusalem Elites Were Imbibing on Vanilla-Laced Wine Before City’s Fall
Evidence of wine-soaked opulence in the city’s final moments—just as the Prophet Jeremiah described
By Christopher Eames
Touring the Bible at the Louvre Museum
Touring the Bible at the Louvre Museum
By Mihailo S. Zekic • May 24, 2022
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