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Who Was Cornelius the Centurion? - Biblical Archaeology Society
In Acts 10, Cornelius, a Roman centurion, is the first named gentile convert to the new faith called “the Way.”
The Expanding World of Biblical Archaeology - Biblical Archaeology Society
Biblical archaeology has come a long way in the past century, as emerging trends reshape how both scholars and institutions think about and conduct archaeology in biblical lands.
10 Great Biblical Artifacts at the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem showcases rare Biblical artifacts that illuminate ancient cultures, texts, and archaeological connections to scripture.
King Hezekiah in the Bible: Royal Seal of Hezekiah Comes to Light - Biblical Archaeology Society
A stamped clay seal (bulla) of King Hezekiah in the Bible was discovered for the first time in the Ophel excavations.
Sacred Circles in Christianity and Buddhism - Biblical Archaeology Society
Eight-spoked wheels carved into Greco-Roman temples and public spaces may reveal early Christian symbolism, with striking parallels to Buddhism’s Wheel of Dharma.
Tracing the Justinian Plague - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Justinian Plague (c. 541–750 CE) was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history.
Lost City Found on Egypt’s Way of Horus? - Biblical Archaeology Society
New discoveries at Tel Abu Saify, along Egypt’s ancient Way of Horus, strengthen the case for identifying the site with the lost city of Mesen.
Antiochus Epiphanes—The Bible’s Most Notoriously Forgotten Villain - Biblical Archaeology Society
Learn how Antiochus IV Epiphanes persecuted the Jews, desecrated the Jerusalem Temple, and sparked the Maccabean revolt remembered in Hanukkah—revealing why he remains one of the Bible’s most infamous yet overlooked villains.
Paul and the Slave Girl in Philippi - Biblical Archaeology Society
In Acts 16:16–24, the apostle Paul meets a slave girl in Philippi with a “spirit of python,” who is able to tell the future.
Exploring the Land of Abraham’s Birth - Biblical Archaeology Society
Şanlıurfa, Turkey, brings together Abrahamic faith, ancient Edessa, Göbekli Tepe, Harran, and millennia of religious history.
Elder Care in Antiquity - Biblical Archaeology Society
Although family members typically cared for the elderly in antiquity, the concept of places dedicated to elder care is not a modern invention.
Josephus and Jesus - Biblical Archaeology Society
New research challenges the idea that Christians altered Josephus’s account of Jesus.
Did Midian Have a Brand? - Biblical Archaeology Society
New research on "Midianite Pottery" traces how a local Arabian product became an ancient brand and spread to the Levant, perhaps like Yahweh.
Is the World’s Oldest House Church in Dura-Europos? - Biblical Archaeology Society
A stronghold of the Roman Empire, the city of Dura-Europos is a treasure trove of archaeological discoveries.
What Happened to the Canaanites? - Biblical Archaeology Society
In the Hebrew Bible, the Canaanites are noted inhabitants of Canaan before the arrival of the Israelites.
Where Was the First Council of Nicea? - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Nicene Creed was adopted by the church’s first ecumenical assembly, the First Council of Nicea, in 325 CE. This meeting took place in Nicea—modern İznik, in Turkey—but the exact location of the proceedings has never been identified.
A Looted Hellenistic Weight - Biblical Archaeology Society
“Heliodorus son of Apollonios, Agoranomos” reads the first part of an inscription on a rare lead weight seized by the IAA during a raid.
What Does the Bible Say About Dogs? - Biblical Archaeology Society
In the Bible, as in Rome and the ancient Levant, domesticated dogs served as companions, hunting dogs, sheep dogs, and guard dogs.
Ramat Gan’s Early Islamic Past - Biblical Archaeology Society
An archaeological excavation near Ramat Gan reveals a planned 1,300-year-old commercial complex and traces the region’s transition into the early Islamic period.
The Aleppo Codex Online - Biblical Archaeology Society
By putting the Aleppo Codex online, it has become accessible to scholars and the general public alike.