Shlomo, Rivkah, Shimshon—the English language has done a real number on the names of these famous biblical characters (and many more).

How could 4 x 15 = 45? How a confounding equation led translators to begin ‘correcting’ the biblical text more than 2,000 years ago—and its solution.

How ancient is the Bible, anyway? Which is more correct: traditional dating or revised, late scholarly dating?

The Bible reveals a surprising amount of detail about the universe, as well as mankind’s remarkable—yet misguided—attempts to understand it.

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.

So goes a recent claim. If only the biblical authors had remembered to cite their sources … or did they?

Was the book of Daniel written before or after the incredible events it claims to have prophesied?

The ‘most natural thing in the world’—and for scientists, a real dilemma

Can we know exactly when Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were on the scene?

Was the book of Daniel written before or after the incredible events it claims to have prophesied?

Have you heard the theory that the biblical Job built the Great Pyramid?

We know what the Bible says. What does archaeology say?

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.

He’s often identified with Ahmose I. Here’s a case for someone else, although not so far removed.

A recent documentary Patterns of Evidence: The Red Sea Miracle compares a ‘scientific’ Bitter Lakes crossing theory with a ‘biblical’ Gulf of Aqaba crossing theory. But how biblical—or scientific—is either? Where did the Red Sea crossing take place?

The nation that was both friend, enemy, safe haven and taskmaster to Israel

An interview with Prof. Naama Yahalom-Mack

Just how accurate is the biblical portrayal of early clothing?

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

In praise of one of history’s most literary and eternally influential cultures

Against the backdrop of biblical history and archaeological discovery lies a theological conundrum—and a fascinating solution.