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Can You Trust the Masoretic Text?
Can You Trust the Masoretic Text?
We should. It’s the most accurately copied ancient document in human history.
By Jude Flurry
The Gezer Calendar
The Gezer Calendar
Written around the time of King Solomon, this special artifact provides insight into the Hebrew calendar.
By Marianna Bala’a • October 1, 2020
Christmas Trees—in the Hebrew Bible?
Christmas Trees—in the Hebrew Bible?
The book of Jeremiah contains a remarkable description of what appears to be Christmas trees. How could this be possible—centuries before the birth of Christianity?
By Christopher Eames • December 24, 2020
Rethinking the Search for King Solomon
Rethinking the Search for King Solomon
Are we using the right metrics to judge the United Monarchy?
By Christopher Eames and Brad Macdonald
Egypt, Gold Tongues and the ‘Sin of Achan’
Egypt, Gold Tongues and the ‘Sin of Achan’
Recent discoveries in Egypt shine light on what appears to be a remarkable parallel.
By Christopher Eames
Finding Evidence of Noah’s Ark—In a Single Chinese Word
Finding Evidence of Noah’s Ark—In a Single Chinese Word
Sometimes the problem with looking for something is that we can’t see the forest for the trees.
By Christopher Eames • November 23, 2021
Thera Eruption and the Fall of the Minoans: Mentioned in the Bible?
Thera Eruption and the Fall of the Minoans: Mentioned in the Bible?
Biblical clues into the fate of early Crete
By Christopher Eames • December 28, 2021
A Philistine Seal—In Ireland?
A Philistine Seal—In Ireland?
An eighth-century b.c.e. seal was discovered on the Emerald Isle. How did it get there?
By Christopher Eames • November 10, 2020
Archaeology Verifies the Reign of Judah’s Youngest King
Archaeology Verifies the Reign of Judah’s Youngest King
New archaeological discovery in Jerusalem adds to evidence of King Josiah’s reign.
By Brent Nagtegaal • May 27, 2019
Göbekli Tepe, ‘Stone Age Zoo,’ in the Book of Genesis
Göbekli Tepe, ‘Stone Age Zoo,’ in the Book of Genesis
A ‘Stone Age zoo,’ Aboriginal Australians, booze and worldwide calamity at the earliest temple ever found—discoveries at this fantastical Turkish site parallel a peculiar early biblical setting.
By Christopher Eames • January 2, 2021
Halloween—in the Hebrew Bible?
Halloween—in the Hebrew Bible?
It’s often regarded as one of the most overtly pagan of the ‘Christian’ festivals—and is nowhere found in the New Testament. But is there mention of its origins in the Hebrew Bible?
By Christopher Eames • October 27, 2021
Could Abraham’s 318 Have Defeated Four Armies?
Could Abraham’s 318 Have Defeated Four Armies?
Impossible odds?
By Armstrong Institute Staff • January 14, 2021
Discoveries of Eilat Mazar: The Summit of the City of David
Discoveries of Eilat Mazar: The Summit of the City of David
By Armstrong Institute Staff
Famous Ancient Battles NOT Mentioned in the Bible—Or Are They?
Famous Ancient Battles NOT Mentioned in the Bible—Or Are They?
Kadesh? Qarqar? Thermopylae? The Bible’s account is largely descriptive of events relating to ancient Israel. But certain verses also hint at these famous events happening throughout the surrounding ancient world.
By Christopher Eames • May 7, 2022
Did Angels Marry Women and Breed Giants?
Did Angels Marry Women and Breed Giants?
Who were the ‘sons of God,’ ‘daughters of men’ and ‘Nephilim’ of Genesis 6?
By Christopher Eames • July 6, 2020
Job and the Great Pyramid
Job and the Great Pyramid
Have you heard the theory that the biblical Job built the Great Pyramid?
By Christopher Eames • June 18, 2022
Evidence for Ruth’s Famine—From Ancient Pollen?
Evidence for Ruth’s Famine—From Ancient Pollen?
Pollen analysis reveals a long, devastating region-wide drought and food shortage—matching up with the biblical account of the book of Ruth.
By Christopher Eames • August 5, 2020
Before Boaz and Ruth—Salmon and Rahab?
Before Boaz and Ruth—Salmon and Rahab?
An enigmatic Bible romance that preceded the Bible romance
By Christopher Eames • July 29, 2021
A Home in Jerusalem
A Home in Jerusalem
The founding of the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology is complete.
By Gerald Flurry
Working With Dr. Mazar
Working With Dr. Mazar
Recounting my time with Jerusalem’s queen of archaeology
By Brent Nagtegaal
‘A Rare Case of Merging the Biblical Narrative With Archaeology’
‘A Rare Case of Merging the Biblical Narrative With Archaeology’
So says one expert. But just how ‘rare’ are biblically significant archaeological discoveries?
By Christopher Eames • February 3, 2020
Proof of the Mystical ‘Gold of Ophir’ Discovered
Proof of the Mystical ‘Gold of Ophir’ Discovered
A Hebrew ostracon provides proof of the enigmatic region of Ophir.
By Marianna Bala’a • December 13, 2020
Has the Seal Impression of Eliakim, Son of Hilkiah, Been Discovered?
Has the Seal Impression of Eliakim, Son of Hilkiah, Been Discovered?
First it was King Hezekiah, then Isaiah the prophet. Now evidence has been discovered of another royal official from the same time period.
By Brent Nagtegaal • August 31, 2021
An ‘Iron Bridge’ Partnership
An ‘Iron Bridge’ Partnership
January 10, 2022
What is Job’s ‘Behemoth’?
What is Job’s ‘Behemoth’?
The book of Job describes this massive animal—but it is shrouded in mystery. Is it proof that giant dinosaurs lived with man? Why would God even create such a creature?
By Robert Morley • January 18, 2019
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