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What Does the Name ‘Abraham’ Really Mean?

What Does the Name ‘Abraham’ Really Mean?

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?

By Christopher Eames • December 1

3,500-Year-Old Scarab Found on School Field Trip

3,500-Year-Old Scarab Found on School Field Trip

‘The dream of every amateur archaeologist’

By George Haddad • November 29

‘David at Shaaraim and Ziklag’: Prof. Yosef Garfinkel Speaks at Armstrong Auditorium

‘David at Shaaraim and Ziklag’: Prof. Yosef Garfinkel Speaks at Armstrong Auditorium

The visiting Hebrew University professor addresses Armstrong College students at our campus headquarters in Edmond, Oklahoma.

By Armstrong Institute Staff • November 27

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Was Hercules Samson?

Was Hercules Samson?

Is there a man behind the myth?

By Christopher Eames • November 14

Where is Biblical Ai?

Where is Biblical Ai?

Two primary theories; one contradicts the Bible.

By Samuel McKoy • November 10

Can the Book of Ruth’s Genealogy Be Reconciled With an Early Exodus?

Can the Book of Ruth’s Genealogy Be Reconciled With an Early Exodus?

The much-debated genealogy in Ruth 4:18-22 can be somewhat of a headache for Bible scholars. Is it necessarily so?

By Christopher Eames • October 8

The ‘Raamses’ of Exodus 1:11: Timestamp of Authorship? Or Anachronism?

The ‘Raamses’ of Exodus 1:11: Timestamp of Authorship? Or Anachronism?

Another pillar of the late-Exodus theory, ably contested and defended. But there is more than meets the eye …

By Christopher Eames • September 28

A Real Indiana Jones Moment: Untouched 3,300-Year-Old Tomb Discovered in Israel

A Real Indiana Jones Moment: Untouched 3,300-Year-Old Tomb Discovered in Israel

An intact Ramesside-period underground tomb inadvertently revealed along Israel’s coast

By Christopher Eames • September 19

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

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

Were the Seafaring Denyen the Tribe of Dan?

Were the Seafaring Denyen the Tribe of Dan?

By Samuel McKoy • July 11

Ancient Shiloh

By Armstrong Institute Staff

Remembering Ancient Shiloh

Remembering Ancient Shiloh

Archaeologists are uncovering biblical Shiloh and bringing to life some of the Bible’s greatest history.

By Gerald Flurry

Interview: Dr. Scott Stripling

Interview: Dr. Scott Stripling

By Armstrong Institute Staff

The Story of Ancient Shiloh

The Story of Ancient Shiloh

Together, archaeology and biblical history tell the remarkable story of ancient Shiloh.

A Sunken City of Mitanni Has Risen. Will It Shed Light on the Judges Period?

A Sunken City of Mitanni Has Risen. Will It Shed Light on the Judges Period?

A drought reveals a 3,400-year-old submerged city—from an empire that once oppressed the Israelites during the time of the judges.

By Christopher Eames • June 2

Will the Location of the Tabernacle be Soon Discovered at Tel Shiloh?

Will the Location of the Tabernacle be Soon Discovered at Tel Shiloh?

The upcoming excavation at Shiloh may reveal the resting place of the biblical tabernacle, says dig director Dr. Scott Stripling.

By Armstrong Institute Staff • May 13

What Is the Correct Time Frame for the Exodus and Conquest of the Promised Land?

What Is the Correct Time Frame for the Exodus and Conquest of the Promised Land?

The debate about the date of the Exodus, conquest of Canaan, and establishment of Israel as a nation: What does Bible chronology say? And does the material on the ground offer any evidence?

By Christopher Eames • June 24, 2021

‘Judges’-Period Israel a Hub of Mediterranean Trade, Lead Ingots Reveal

‘Judges’-Period Israel a Hub of Mediterranean Trade, Lead Ingots Reveal

A shipwreck discovery off Israel’s coast reveals an ancient connection with Cyprus and Sardinia.

By Christopher Eames • February 20

<em>Gideon v. Midian</em>:<em> </em>Evidence of the Biblical Account

Gideon v. Midian: Evidence of the Biblical Account

Long before Sparta’s 300, there was Gideon’s.

By Christopher Eames • October 26, 2021

Gideon the Judge—Found in Southern Israel?

Gideon the Judge—Found in Southern Israel?

Scientists have discovered an inscription bearing the name of a biblical judge.

By Brent Nagtegaal • October 17, 2021

<em>Shamgar v. the Philistines</em>:<em> </em>Evidence for the Biblical Account

Shamgar v. the Philistines: Evidence for the Biblical Account

Before there was Samson, there was Shamgar: The archaeological evidence for the battles of the judges.

By Christopher Eames • May 9, 2021

<em>Othniel v. Chushan-Rishathaim:</em><em> </em>Evidence for the Biblical Account

Othniel v. Chushan-Rishathaim: Evidence for the Biblical Account

The archaeological evidence for the battles of the judges

By Christopher Eames • November 25, 2020

<em>Ehud v. Eglon</em>:<em> </em>Evidence for the Biblical Account

Ehud v. Eglon: Evidence for the Biblical Account

The archaeological evidence for the battles of the judges

By Christopher Eames • May 16, 2020

<em>Sisera v. Deborah</em>: Evidence for the Biblical Account

Sisera v. Deborah: Evidence for the Biblical Account

The archaeological evidence for the battles of the judges

By Christopher Eames • April 4, 2020

Top Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology 2018

Top Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology 2018

The finds that caught our eye

By Armstrong Institute Staff • December 26, 2018