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Ancient Wine-Grape Seed Analysis Hints at Biblical Origins
Ancient Wine-Grape Seed Analysis Hints at Biblical Origins
The “choice vine” of Sorek continues to yield
By George Haddad • May 5, 2023
Has the Ark of the Covenant Really Been Found?
Has the Ark of the Covenant Really Been Found?
What to make of Ron Wyatt’s claimed discovery?
By Christopher Eames • April 27, 2023
INFOGRAPHIC: Conquest, Territory by Territory
INFOGRAPHIC: Conquest, Territory by Territory
The 14th-century b.c.e. Amarna Letters contain horrified reports to Egypt’s pharaoh of Canaanite battles with a peculiar people named “Habiru,” who were conquering “all the lands.” Are these the biblical Hebrews who, according to biblical chronology, swept through the land at this time? The following infographic, from our March-April magazine, compares the Amarna and biblical accounts city by city.
By Armstrong Institute Staff • April 24, 2023
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 Amarna Letters: Proof of Israel’s Invasion of Canaan?
The Amarna Letters: Proof of Israel’s Invasion of Canaan?
The ancient Habiru battled their way through Canaan during the 14th century b.c.e. Who were these people?
By Christopher Eames
Who Was the Pharaoh of the Exodus?
Who Was the Pharaoh of the Exodus?
It’s a complex question to answer—and there are countless theories about this man’s identity.
By Christopher Eames
Temple Incense From the Queen of Sheba? Reanalysis of the Ophel Pithos Inscription
Temple Incense From the Queen of Sheba? Reanalysis of the Ophel Pithos Inscription
A new study of a pithos inscription, found during the 2012 Ophel excavation, concludes that it contained incense from southern Arabia—paralleling the biblical account of the Queen of Sheba’s visit to Jerusalem.
By Christopher Eames • April 3, 2023
‘King’ vs. ‘Pharaoh’ of Egypt: Evidence of ‘Qur’anic Accuracy’ Over ‘Biblical Error’?
‘King’ vs. ‘Pharaoh’ of Egypt: Evidence of ‘Qur’anic Accuracy’ Over ‘Biblical Error’?
Muslim apologists popularly cite this as “proof” of the historical accuracy of the Qur’an over the Bible. But does it stand up to scrutiny?
By Christopher Eames • March 23, 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
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, 2023
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, 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
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Beth Shemesh
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Beth Shemesh
By Samuel McKoy • February 23, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
‘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, 2023
‘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, 2023
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By Armstrong Institute Staff • January 1, 2023
What Does the Name ‘Sarai’ Really Mean?
What Does the Name ‘Sarai’ Really Mean?
The name change from Sarai to Sarah parallels that of her husband, Abram/Abraham. But like her husband, the Hebrew doesn’t seem to entirely make sense. Why not?
By Christopher Eames • December 21, 2022
Iron Chariots: A Biblical Impossibility?
Iron Chariots: A Biblical Impossibility?
The Bible records the existence of iron chariots before the Iron Age. Is it possible?
By Samuel McKoy
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
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, 2022
New Research Reveals Egyptian Women Were Tattooed—Paralleling Leviticus 19
New Research Reveals Egyptian Women Were Tattooed—Paralleling Leviticus 19
New information sheds light on the pagan use of tattoos in Egypt.
By George Haddad and Christopher Eames • November 23, 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
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Ai
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Ai
Where is biblical Ai? There are two primary theories; one contradicts the Bible.
By Samuel McKoy • November 10, 2022
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