Textual critics claim the Song of Songs is a late composition, certainly not the 10th-century b.c.e. product of King Solomon. They are wrong, says Prof. Gabriel Barkay.

Do great individuals turn the course of history?

An archaeology principle for everyday life

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

How archaeological discoveries from the first city conquered in the Promised Land correspond with biblical history.

How archaeological discoveries from Judah’s ‘watchtower’ city correspond with biblical history

This is the first discovery of the biblical status symbol in northern Europe.

Does the archaeological evidence match the conquest account?

Does the Bible tell us how its historical details and texts were transmitted through the tumults of history?

The discovery of peculiar artifacts that debunk an early scholarly theory about the Bible’s greatest lament

Another future archaeological find in Jerusalem you should stay tuned for

Recent discoveries from Dr. Eilat Mazar’s excavations attest to the biblical account of the Jewish penchant for paganism.

What artifacts show us about the city—before it became the capital of Israel

Getting to know Africa’s great empire through the pages of the Bible and archaeology

Far from it—hidden biblical insight into the early Philistines reveals remarkable corroboration to the historical picture.

An account of the prophet’s life—told by the tiniest artifacts.

They may not refer to specific biblical individuals—but even generic names help authenticate the account.

Beneath a peculiar English translation lies a scripture far more brutal (and a warning to the stubborn).

Is there a man behind the myth?

Rare First Temple period seal impression provides first proof of one of King Josiah’s aides.

The new discovery of a length of Jerusalem’s defensive wall that was standing at the time of the Babylonian invasion