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For centuries, the biblical account of the Israelites’ conquest of the Promised Land has been accepted as historical fact. However, recent archaeological findings are challenging this long-held belief. These discoveries suggest that the conquest described in the Book of Joshua may never have occurred in the way it was recorded. According to the new archaeological…
The story of Sodom and Gomorrah, as told in the Bible, has long fascinated scholars and laypeople alike. The tale of their destruction by God has been interpreted as a warning against the perils of sin, but the physical existence of these ancient cities has remained a mystery. However, recent archaeological evidence suggests that not…
Introduction The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Discovered in 1947 in the Qumran caves near the Dead Sea, these ancient documents offer a glimpse into the religious and cultural life of the people who lived in the region over 2,000 years ago. In this article,…
The story of the Plagues of Egypt, as recounted in the biblical book of Exodus, is one of the most well-known tales of the ancient world. It is a story that has been retold countless times in literature, art, and film, and is an essential part of the religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam….
King Herod is one of the most infamous figures in the biblical world, often portrayed as a cruel and ruthless tyrant. He is best known for his attempt to kill baby Jesus, as well as the mass murder of children in Bethlehem. But who was the real Herod? Was he a historical figure, or simply…
The Ark of the Covenant is a mysterious and intriguing object that has fascinated scholars and enthusiasts for centuries. According to the Bible, it was a box that contained the two tablets of stone inscribed with the Ten Commandments, and was constructed on Mount Sinai in Ancient Egypt by a man named Belazeel, following the…
In 1980, a bulldozer working on a construction site in Jerusalem made a stunning discovery: a first-century tomb. Inside the tomb, ten ossuaries were found, six of which had inscriptions on them. These inscriptions included names like Jesus son of Joseph, Maria, Mariamene (believed to be Mary Magdalene), Joseph, Matthew, and Judah son of Jesus….
The history of the Israelites is one of the most fascinating and storied in all of human history. The twelve tribes of Israel, mentioned in the Bible, were a powerful force in the ancient Near East, yet only the tribes of Judah and Benjamin survived the Assyrian capture of Israel. The fate of the other…