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AIBA Insights: Meet Our Jerusalem Families
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• March 27
Mysterious Structure, Weapons and Papyri Unearthed in Judean Desert
A remarkable trove of Hellenistic Period remains emerges from the region of Nahal Zohar.
By
George Haddad
• March 25
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
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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?
Did the events the book of Esther describes really happen?
By
Christopher Eames
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Civilizations: The Kushites
Getting to know Africa’s great empire through the pages of the Bible and archaeology
By
Mihailo S. Zekic
• February 24
Did Nebuchadnezzar Really Go Mad?
The Bible says that Nebuchadnezzar II was driven to act like an animal, but he still retained his throne. What does archaeology and classical history say?
By
Samuel McKoy
• February 17
INFOGRAPHIC: The Trade Routes of Ancient Phoenicia
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
Biblical Archaeology in Spain
By
Mihailo S. Zekic
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 Sephardic Connection
How archaeology and the biblical record link the Holy Land to ancient Spain
By
Ryan Malone
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
By
Dinesh D’Souza
Israel’s War Reveals the Need for Biblical Archaeology
Excavating, publishing and sharing Israel’s biblical history has never been more important.
By
Brad Macdonald
Last Chance to See the Tel Dan Stele at Armstrong Auditorium!
Less than a week remains to see the the Tel Dan Stele on display at Armstrong Auditorium in Edmond, Oklahoma.
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• November 25, 2024
Ophel Excavation 2024 Update: Meet the Ophel Family
What it’s like to volunteer on the Ophel excavation
By
Nicholas Irwin
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
The Hebrew Year 5785—or Is It?
A significant chronological debate you may have never heard of
By
Christopher Eames
• October 2, 2024
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
One of the world’s greatest empires has a rich history in the Bible and archaeology.
By
Nicholas Irwin
Evidence of Jews in Babylon?
Archaeological evidence confirms the biblical text and the message of Jeremiah.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
Celebrating Ancient Persia!
The ancient Persians are recognized as one of the greatest peoples on Earth—and for good reason.
By
Brad Macdonald
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, 2024
Tyrian Purple Found Near Hadrian’s Wall
This is the first discovery of the biblical status symbol in northern Europe.
By
Mihailo S. Zekic
• May 26, 2024
Is This Moses?
No evidence of the man in Egyptian history—so goes the common refrain. Or is there?
By
Christopher Eames
Hallucinogenic Plants Discovered in Temples at Gath
New discoveries may provide insight into the cultic practices of biblical ‘soothsayers.’
By
Samuel McKoy
• April 1, 2024
1,800-Year-Old Roman Legionary Base Found at Tel Megiddo
A Roman military base, at the foot of one of the world’s most battled cities
By
George Haddad
• February 14, 2024
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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