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Blue Threads of the Bronze Age - Biblical Archaeology Society
Archaeological finds from Bronze Age Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) reveal sophisticated weaving and textile production, including dyed fabrics and single-needle knitting techniques, providing context for colored garments described in the Bible.
Necho and Josiah at Megiddo - Biblical Archaeology Society
Remembered in the Bible as one of Judah’s most pious rulers, King Josiah met a rather untimely death, slain at Megiddo by Pharaoh Necho II.
Mary, Simeon or Anna: Who First Recognized Jesus as Messiah? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Who first recognized Jesus as the Messiah—Mary, Simeon, or Anna?
Tabitha in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
Explore Tabitha (Dorcas) in Acts —a devoted disciple known for serving widows and the poor, whose restoration to life by Peter inspired many to believe.
Experiencing Ancient Synagogues - Biblical Archaeology Society
Explore how Jewish communities of late antiquity experienced their synagogues through sight and smell.
The Bacchic Cult at Pompeii - Biblical Archaeology Society
While carrying out excavations at Pompeii, archaeologists uncovered a large room painted with a frieze of the sacred procession of Bacchus.
Archaeology and the First Christians - Biblical Archaeology Society
Archaeology at Emesa (modern Homs in Syria) reveals the gradual transformation of the Temple of the Sun into a Christian site, shedding light on the early spread of Christianity described in the Acts of the Apostles.
What Is the Hula Valley? - Biblical Archaeology Society
In the biblical period, the Hula Valley was an important trade route connecting the commercial centers of Syria and northern Mesopotamia with the eastern Mediterranean and Egypt.
Who Was Phoebe? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Explore the legacy of Phoebe, a prominent first-century Christian leader praised by Paul. Phoebe was a minister, patron, and key figure in the early Church.
The Riddle of the Rephaim - Biblical Archaeology Society
Why were the Rephaim revered as divine heroes in the ancient Near East but demonized and rejected in the Hebrew Bible?
More Than Meets the Trowel - Biblical Archaeology Society
Discover how ordinary finds—pottery, soil, and even ancient yeast—from Israel’s leading excavations revealed extraordinary insights into the biblical world through modern archaeological science.
Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered - Biblical Archaeology Society
The discovery of Pharaoh Thutmose II’s tomb near Luxor marks the first royal tomb found since Tutankhamun in 1922, reshaping 18th Dynasty history.
Second Temple Period Workshop Discovered Near Jerusalem - Biblical Archaeology Society
A rare first-century BCE to first-century CE workshop was discovered on Mt.
Sennacherib’s Siege of Lachish - Biblical Archaeology Society
An archaeological study reveals how Sennacherib’s army conquered Lachish in 701 B.C.E., detailing the construction of the massive Assyrian siege ramp and offering striking confirmation of the biblical account of Judah under King Hezekiah.
What’s Missing from Codex Sinaiticus, the Oldest New Testament? - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Codex Sinaiticus text differs in numerous instances from that of the authorized version of the Bible in use during Constantine Tischendorf’s time.
Enslaved Scribes and the New Testament - Biblical Archaeology Society
Exploring Candida Moss’s positions on the hidden labor of enslaved scribes in the New Testament, this post examines how slavery shaped authorship and notions of inspiration in the early Christian world.
Palmyra in Ruins - Biblical Archaeology Society
Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, archaeologists and residents have begun to return to the ancient city of Palmyra.
Christmas Stories in Christian Apocrypha - Biblical Archaeology Society
One of the most familiar images of the Christmas season is the nativity scene.
The Sands of Time - Biblical Archaeology Society
New research at Assur’s Ishtar temple reveals a ritual sand foundation sourced from Zagros deposits, shedding light on ancient Near Eastern sacred space.
Tax Administration in Roman Caesarea Philippi - Biblical Archaeology Society
Measuring more than 3 feet tall, the Abel Beth Maacah stone is one of the largest Roman boundary stones ever discovered.