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?

The world of archaeological reporting is full of ‘fake news.’ Here’s how to sort the truth from the fiction.

Chronologically, the story of Cain’s descendants and their deeds is among the earliest accounts in the Bible. But does that make it any less historical?

You’ve heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Have you heard of the Ketef Hinnom Scrolls, which are centuries older and just as extraordinary?

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.

Before there was Samson, there was Shamgar: The archaeological evidence for the battles of the judges.

Beneath an otherwise seemingly obvious biblical passage lies a much more sinister meaning, as revealed by archaeology.

It can change your view of the Bible.

How the incredible history of a Persian king can impact your view of the Bible

A preposterous question, surely. But perhaps you have noticed the artistic depictions. What does the biblical passage that they are derived from really mean?

What archaeology and classical history have to say about a detestable practice the Bible describes in the heart of Jerusalem

So says one expert. But just how ‘rare’ are biblically significant archaeological discoveries?

Gratuitous torture, dimensions, animals, plants and period-specific impotence—all a remarkably accurate depiction of the infamous ‘bloody city’ in the book of Jonah.

Dinosaurs, the Ice Age, cavemen: Is the biblical timeline really at odds with scientific discoveries?

Scientists discover 2,700-year-old remains of cannabis on a Tel Arad incense altar, paralleling details of the reign of King Ahaz. But does the ritual cannabis use reflect standard worship practices at Jerusalem’s temple, as the researchers suggest?

There was a time when Iran’s leaders supported the Jews and Jewish statehood.

An Egyptian history far younger than chronologists said? Here’s the decades-old dating battle you probably haven’t heard of, over Egypt’s earliest history.

Our take on the top discoveries in 2023

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?

You’ve heard of Goliath, but here is a look at the people he represented.