The Louvre Museum is the largest museum in the world, attracting over eight million visitors annually and it contains an extensive repository of biblical artefacts. Far less literature has been written concerning the Louvre
Subsequent visits to the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford have provided further insight relating to the Bible. Often people marvel at the antiquity, scale and diversity of objects that are viewable and how they were
Known as the ‘The Father of Egyptology,’ Flinders Petrie lived a somewhat rugged and spartan existence as he excavated in unbearably scorching conditions and he is famous for being a pioneer of biblical archaeology.
David Baron frequently stated that “prophecy in its predictive aspect was just history written before it happened, even as history, when properly understood is the fulfilment of history.”[i] Indeed, the remarkable outworking of prophecy
At one of my recent visits to the Bournemouth Natural Science Society & Museum, I was kindly given permission to photograph a few items of biblical archaeological interest. I am the first to admit
Previously the Biblical Archaeological Society listed 53 characters in the Tanakh (Old Testament) confirmed by archaeology. They have since added 30 individuals from the Brit Hadasha (New Testament) confirmed by archaeology and extra-biblical writings.
Much discussion has arisen both in the archaeological world and popular media regarding the Tuthmosis II Tomb discovery; apparently the greatest Egyptian finding since Howard Carter’s Tutankhamen discovery in 1922, though this recent excavation
These astonishing chapters demonstrate that the God of the Bible is the sovereign Lord of history. The question remains however, are you trusting in yourself, world leaders, or the God of Israel? Hezekiah was
Just recently I visited the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, the oldest public museum in the UK and carefully noted the exhibits relating to biblical archaeology. Admission is free. I was able to park at
The second part of this DVD focusses on the New Testament and Sinkinson explains that the gospels contain important details that can be examined and tested. Sir William Ramsay is a classic example of
Dr. Chris Sinkinson presents this DVD in a thoughtful, accessible and engaging manner, demonstrating through on site location and interviews with experts, that archaeology affirms that the Bible is reliable and fits with important
It is likely, though not a foregone conclusion, that Hatshepsut was Pharaoh’s daughter who showed great compassion towards Moses. She treated him as her own son despite her father’s decree to kill all the
Why the need for another book to be written regarding biblical archaeology? Simply because new digs and discoveries are occurring frequently and vast amounts of materials are being sifted through as I am writing
The Discovery The Moabite stone is an important biblical archaeological discovery for several reasons. It corroborates with the biblical text and provides insight, though most especially it points to the historicity of King David.
Clive Anderson and Brian Edwards provide a great service by producing a biblical archaeology book accessible to many whilst facilitating the means to dig deeper. The layout is clear and amply illustrated with relevant
Filmmaker Tim Mahoney investigated archaeological digs with reference to the early and late dates for the Exodus and his findings could be summarised as follows. When the timeline for the Exodus from 1 Kings
Controversy has arisen within archaeology concerning the historicity and timing of the Exodus. The Director, Timothy Mahoney was reluctant to make a film on this subject since he knew it would inevitably result in
I was hoping to visit Israel earlier this year, though due to Covid-19, that trip had to be cancelled. Amongst several places I would have liked to have seen, I was keen to re-visit
Earlier this year the Biblical Archaeological Review updated a previous article written a few years back when 50 characters in the Bible had been confirmed archaeologically. (Please see the link at the bottom of
Much has been written concerning the most important archaeological discovery of the 20th century in both the academic world and the popular press. The scrolls can be viewed at the Shrine of the Book
Caiaphas is famous for unknowingly prophesying how Messiah would atone for sin. The Council feared that if Yeshua (Jesus) was left alone He would gain such a following that the Romans would swiftly move
1 Dead Sea Scrolls Ironically these were first discovered by a Bedouin shepherd boy and this is a strong apologetic against theories that the Bible has been corrupted. Many assume that the Bible is the
In the light of overwhelming historical evidence, no credible historian would deny that Jesus existed. The real issue is who He was and what He accomplished. However, since some today are adamant that ‘history
It is common knowledge that the Bible is the most popular and influential book ever written. What is less well known however, is that the Bible is a unique set of writings, inextricably linked