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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
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
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
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
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
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
Where Is Mount Sinai? Part 1: Not in Saudi Arabia
Where Is Mount Sinai? Part 1: Not in Saudi Arabia
A two-part series in defense of the traditional southern Sinai Peninsula site. In this first installment, we address the increasingly popular Saudi Arabia theory.
By Christopher Eames • June 12
The Hanging Gardens … of Nineveh?
The Hanging Gardens … of Nineveh?
Have the Hanging Gardens of Babylon been misinterpreted? And could this ancient ‘wonder for all peoples’ be mentioned in the Bible?
By Mihailo S. Zekic • June 9
Was Rahab Really a Canaanite?
Was Rahab Really a Canaanite?
Against the backdrop of biblical history and archaeological discovery lies a theological conundrum—and a fascinating solution.
By Christopher Eames • June 7
What Would We Know About Ancient Israel—If We <em>Didn’t </em>Have the Bible?
What Would We Know About Ancient Israel—If We Didn’t Have the Bible?
Quite a lot, it turns out
By Christopher Eames • May 31
Psalm 102 and God’s Biblical Archaeology
Psalm 102 and God’s Biblical Archaeology
By Gerald Flurry
Hallucinogenic Plants Discovered in Temples at Gath
Hallucinogenic Plants Discovered in Temples at Gath
New discoveries may provide insight into the cultic practices of biblical ‘soothsayers.’
By Samuel McKoy • April 1
Latest Round in Mount Ebal Saga: Curse Tablet Hit by One-Two-Three Punch. But Is It a Knockout?
Latest Round in Mount Ebal Saga: Curse Tablet Hit by One-Two-Three Punch. But Is It a Knockout?
Three successive articles in the Israel Exploration Journal take aim at the Mount Ebal ‘Curse Inscription.’ Do they provide the knockout blow?
By Christopher Eames • March 26
The ‘Most Extensive’ Hiding Complex Discovered in Galilee
The ‘Most Extensive’ Hiding Complex Discovered in Galilee
An impressive snapshot of the dramatic Bar Kokhba Revolt.
By George Haddad • March 19
Eighth-Century B.C.E. Assyrian Scarab Discovered by Hiker in Lower Galilee
Eighth-Century B.C.E. Assyrian Scarab Discovered by Hiker in Lower Galilee
Winter rains reveal a buried gem.
By George Haddad • February 8
Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Discoveries of 2023
Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Discoveries of 2023
Our take on the top discoveries in 2023
By Armstrong Institute Staff • January 1
A Tale of Two Flags
A Tale of Two Flags
Comparing the origins and symbols of the Israeli and Palestinian flags—and the insight they give into a continual conflict
By Christopher Eames • December 12, 2023
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