When Did Abraham Live?
Abigail L.
Determining where Abraham fits into history helps us to better understand the cultural background into which Genesis fits.
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Cursed by YHW
Over a year ago, a small lead tablet made big news. In March 2022, archaeologist Scott Stripling held…
The Holy Grail: Myth, Legend, and Archaeological Evidence
The Holy Grail is the stuff of legends. But what was the cup at the last supper really like?
Jericho: The World’s Oldest City
If you grew up attending Sunday School, you probably know that “Joshua fought the battle of Jericho, and…
Upside-Down Pyramids
Imagine trying to build a pyramid upside-down. You start off with a single brick and carefully balance two…
Alternate Creation Tablets
Titus Kennedy
Girsu and Ebla Date: 3rd millennium BC Discovered: Girsu (Tell Telloh, Iraq) and Ebla (Tell Mardikh, Syria) Period:…
Balaam the Seer
Deir Alla Inscription Date: 9th century BC Discovered: Succoth (Deir Alla, Jordan) Period: Wandering Keywords: Balaam; curse; seer;…
The Archaeology of the Empty Tomb
But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you…
The Sphinx and the Death of the Firstborn
Dream Stele Date: ca. 1424 BC Discovered: Giza, Egypt Period: Exodus Keywords: plagues; pharaoh; Thutmose IV; sphinx; firstborn…
How Does an Archaeological Dig Work?
Archaeologists study ancient peoples and civilizations through the excavation of ancient inhabited sites. But how does an archaeological…
Christian Ryan
Joshua Cedar