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The ‘Genesis Tablets’: An Introduction to the Wiseman Hypothesis
The ‘Genesis Tablets’: An Introduction to the Wiseman Hypothesis
An alternative theory to the Documentary Hypothesis, relating to the earliest composition of the Bible
By Christopher Eames • March 24
Did Nimrod Build the Tower of Babel?
Did Nimrod Build the Tower of Babel?
Some argue that there is no biblical link between Nimrod and the Tower of Babel. Is there really no inherent association between man and building?
By Christopher Eames • March 21
The Tophet—Where Israelites Sacrificed Their Children?
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?
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
Revealing Jeremiah’s Babylonian Officials
Does archaeology confirm these officials really existed?
By Samuel McKoy
Uncovering the Biblical City of Sodom
Uncovering the Biblical City of Sodom
Researchers have uncovered evidence of nuclear-level devastation at an ancient site near the Dead Sea. But is it in the right place, at the right time? Is it Sodom?
By Christopher Eames
Negev Tomb Discovery Gives Insight Into Trade From Arabia
Negev Tomb Discovery Gives Insight Into Trade From Arabia
The tomb shows this trade was active in the times of the prophets—as supported by the Bible.
By Samuel McKoy • February 6
The Sacred Standing Stones of Israel
The Sacred Standing Stones of Israel
The Holy Land is full of holy stones, and so is the Bible. What does archaeology say?
By Samuel McKoy
Was Ramesses II Shishak?
Was Ramesses II Shishak?
By Armstrong Institute Staff
The Ishtar Gate—Built With Plunder From Jerusalem?
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
The Egyptian Empire Strikes Back: Evidence of Shishak’s Invasion of Judah
The Egyptian Empire Strikes Back: Evidence of Shishak’s Invasion of Judah
Archaeology corroborates the invasion of the earliest pharaoh named in the biblical account.
By Christopher Eames
Amenhotep II as Exodus Pharaoh—With a Low Egyptian Chronology?
Amenhotep II as Exodus Pharaoh—With a Low Egyptian Chronology?
He’s popularly identified as such by early Exodus proponents using a high chronology. Does the low chronology undermine the identification?
By Christopher Eames • December 18, 2024
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
The Golden Earring Pendant of Jerusalem
The Golden Earring Pendant of Jerusalem
Uncovered a decade ago, this exquisite gold object is perhaps the best evidence yet for a Phoenician presence in Jerusalem at the time of Solomon.
By Brent Nagtegaal
The Message of the Tel Dan Stele
The Message of the Tel Dan Stele
By Dinesh D’Souza
The Imago Mundi: Babylonian Directions to Noah’s Ark
The Imago Mundi: Babylonian Directions to Noah’s Ark
The 2,700-year-old map that gives directions to a rather familiar vessel
By Christopher Eames • November 11, 2024
Ancient Biblical Tree Species Resurrected
Ancient Biblical Tree Species Resurrected
Biblical-period ‘tsori’ tree, long since extinct, has now been brought back to life.
By George Haddad • October 17, 2024
The Assyrian Military Camp at Lachish—and Maybe at Jerusalem Too: An Interview with Stephen C. Compton
The Assyrian Military Camp at Lachish—and Maybe at Jerusalem Too: An Interview with Stephen C. Compton
A Nehemiah-Esther Link
A Nehemiah-Esther Link
Who was the Persian ‘queen’ referenced in Nehemiah 2:6?
By Ryan Malone
The Book of Esther: Fact or Fiction?
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
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
After 156 Years, Has the <em>Mmst </em>Mystery Finally Been Solved?
After 156 Years, Has the Mmst Mystery Finally Been Solved?
Hundreds of King Hezekiah’s handle inscriptions bear the enigmatic term. Dr. Daniel Vainstub presents a fascinating new solution to the riddle.
By Christopher Eames
Celebrating Ancient Persia!
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
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
Where Is Mount Sinai? Part 2: Journey to Jabal Musa
Where Is Mount Sinai? Part 2: Journey to Jabal Musa
In this second installment of our two-part series, we retrace the Israelites’ journey into the southern Sinai Peninsula—to Jabal Musa.
By Christopher Eames • June 14, 2024
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