Members phkrause Posted February 1 Author Members Posted February 1 Extraordinary burial chamber Archaeologists have discovered a 1,400-year-old tomb in southern Mexico with symbolic sculptures. See the complex carvings adorning the “most significant archaeological discovery of the last decade.” Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 1 Author Members Posted February 1 Vitruvius and the Built World of the New Testament First confirmed basilica of Vitruvius uncovered https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-rome/vitruvius-and-built-world-of-new-testament/? Solomon, Socrates and Aristotle In the earliest biblical painting, Greek philosophers admire the king’s wisdom https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/solomon-socrates-and-aristotle/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 5 Author Members Posted February 5 Sinai Before Sinai Early Egyptian inscriptions may provide backdrop for the Exodus tradition https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-egypt/sinai-before-sinai/? Ivory Pomegranate Revisited: A Relic from Solomon’s Temple? Under the microscope at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-artifacts/artifacts-and-the-bible/ivory-pomegranate-relic-from-solomons-temple/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 6 Author Members Posted February 6 Vanilla-Spiced Afterlife at Canaanite Megiddo Tracing the ancient origins of vanilla https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-near-eastern-world/vanilla-spiced-afterlife-at-canaanite-megiddo/? The Horns of Moses Whenever visitors arrive at the Church of St. Peter-in-Chains in Rome, they are struck with the grandeur of Michelangelo’s sculpture of Moses but ultimately are vexed by his appearance. Why does Moses have horns on his head? In our contemporary context, horned figures often represent devils and demons. Most docents or tour guides would immediately launch into an explanation involving a mistranslation in the Bible. But the history of a horned Moses is actually much more complicated and contextual. https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/people-in-the-bible/the-horns-of-moses/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 8 Author Members Posted February 8 “Render Unto Caesar” and the First Jewish Revolt Coins at Carchemish provide window into first-century Judea https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-rome/render-unto-caesar-first-jewish-revolt/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 11 Author Members Posted February 11 An Ode to Oxen Archaeological study illuminates the biblical importance of cattle https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/ode-to-oxen/? Puzzling Finds from Kuntillet ‘Ajrud A drawing of God labeled “Yahweh and his Asherah” or the Egyptian god Bes? https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-artifacts/puzzling-finds-from-kuntillet-ajrud-a-drawing-of-god-labeled-yahweh-and-his-asherah-or-the-egyptian-god-bes/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 12 Author Members Posted February 12 David’s First Command Post? Is Khirbet al-Ra‘i in the Shephelah biblical Ziklag? https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-israel/davids-first-command-post/? Solving the Enigma of Petra and the Nabataeans Who were the Nabataeans? https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-near-eastern-world/solving-the-enigma-of-petra-and-the-nabataeans/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 16 Author Members Posted February 16 The Sands of Time Foundation sand discovered at Ishtar’s temple in Assur https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-near-eastern-world/sands-of-time/? Left-Handed People in the Bible Is there a genetic link to Benjamite lefties? https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/hebrew-bible/left-handed-people-in-the-bible/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 18 Author Members Posted February 18 Phoenician Scarab Discovered in Sardinia Iron Age scarab evinces trade in the biblical world https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/phoenician-scarab-sardinia/? Enslaved Scribes and the New Testament Candida Moss on slavery, authorship, and inspiration https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-rome/enslaved-scribes-new-testament/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 22 Author Members Posted February 22 Second Temple Period Workshop Discovered Near Jerusalem Stone vessels, Jewish purity, and the wedding at Cana https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/daily-life-and-practice/second-temple-period-workshop-discovered-near-jerusalem/? Sennacherib’s Siege of Lachish Study reveals how Assyria conquered the Judahite city https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-places/sennacheribs-siege-of-lachish/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 26 Author Members Posted February 26 Why Biblical Archaeology Still Matters Biblical archaeology is not a niche offshoot of archaeology. It was there at the beginning. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, excavations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Levant became laboratories for refining the methods that would define modern archaeology. These places—steeped in biblical history—helped establish stratigraphy, ceramic typology, and systematic field recording as essential tools for the discipline. While interpretations have evolved and been contested over time, the methodological innovations born in these ancient lands continue to underpin archaeology today. In a real sense, modern archaeology and biblical archaeology grew up together. https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/archaeology-today/biblical-archaeology-topics/biblical-archaeology-basics/why-biblical-archaeology-still-matters/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 28 Author Members Posted February 28 More Than Meets the Trowel Exceptional discoveries from ordinary finds https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/archaeology-today/more-than-meets-the-trowel/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 1 Author Members Posted March 1 Archaeology and the First Christians The Christianization of the Temple of the Sun at Emesa https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/archaeology-and-first-christians/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 5 Author Members Posted March 5 Unlocking the Secrets of Egyptian Mummification Scientists use smell to understand ancient embalming https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-egypt/unlocking-secrets-of-egyptian-mummification/? Experiencing Ancient Synagogues How everyday objects reveal the sights and smells of Jewish sanctuaries https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/post-biblical-period/experiencing-ancient-synagogues/? Scandalous Women in the Bible Mary Magdalene, Jezebel, Rahab, Lilith. Today, each is considered one of the most scandalous women in the Bible. Are these so-condemned salacious women misrepresented? Have they been misunderstood? In this Bible History Daily feature, examine the lives of four women in the Bible who are more than they seem. Explore the Biblical and historical texts and traditions that shaped how these women are commonly viewed today. https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/people-in-the-bible/scandalous-women-in-the-bible/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 9 Author Members Posted March 9 Blue Threads of the Bronze Age Anatolian textiles and the biblical world https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-near-eastern-world/blue-threads-of-bronze-age/? Mary, Simeon or Anna: Who First Recognized Jesus as Messiah? Being first to hear doesn’t always mean being first to understand. In Luke’s birth narrative, Mary is the first to be told that Jesus will be the messiah. Luke adds that she “treasures the words” the angel Gabriel speaks to her. But Mary is also puzzled by the divine message; she is “perplexed” when the angel greets her and must “ponder” the meaning of his words (Luke 1:29; see also 2:19). In this, Mary contrasts sharply with Simeon and Anna, two elderly individuals who happen to be in the Temple when Joseph and Mary bring the infant Jesus to Jerusalem for the first time. https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/new-testament/mary-simeon-or-anna-who-first-recognized-jesus-as-messiah/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 13 Author Members Posted March 13 Gladiators, Graffiti, and Martyrs What a Pompeii corridor reveals about the early Christian world https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-rome/gladiators-graffiti-martyrs/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 16 Author Members Posted March 16 The Story of Creation Artistic representations of the world's beginnings https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/exhibits-events/the-story-of-creation/? Jesus Was a Refugee Jesus the refugee child in the Gospel of Matthew https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/jesus-was-a-refugee/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 18 Author Members Posted March 18 The Creation of Woman in the Bible Another look at the Adam and Eve story https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/bible-interpretation/the-creation-of-woman-in-the-bible/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 19 Author Members Posted March 19 Treasure Trove of Ancient Astrology Unearthed in Egypt Thousands of ostraca found at Atreps https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-egypt/treasure-trove-of-ancient-astrology-unearthed-in-egypt/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 22 Author Members Posted March 22 Why the Tower of Babel Is So Hard to Explain The story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11 is nine verses long. You can read it in under a minute. Yet few biblical passages have exercised such a lasting hold on the imagination as this one. It has inspired famous works of art, most memorably the towering spirals painted by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in the 16th century (see above). It has even shaped everyday language: English “babble” evokes nonsensical speech, a connection reinforced by the Latin Vulgate’s rendering of the city as Babel. The story has also sent archaeologists digging for a real tower in Babylon. https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/why-the-tower-of-babel-is-so-hard-to-explain/? Bible Secrets Revealed, Episode 3: “The Forbidden Scriptures” Dr. Robert Cargill provides a summary of the third episode of the History Channel series https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/bible-secrets-revealed-episode-3-the-forbidden-scriptures/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 25 Author Members Posted March 25 Unprecedented Discoveries of Christian Baptism Found on the Shore of Galilee Byzantine evidence from area where Jesus preached https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-artifacts/artifacts-and-the-bible/unprecedented-discoveries-christian-baptism-found-shore-of-galilee/? The Only Ancient Jewish Male Hair Ever Found Biblical scholar James Tabor examines a rare ancient Jewish male hair specimen from the "Tomb of the Shroud" https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-israel/the-only-ancient-jewish-hair-ever-found/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 28 Author Members Posted March 28 Elite Old Kingdom Tombs Discovered in Aswan Like us, Egyptians could not get enough of their tombs https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-egypt/elite-old-kingdom-tombs-discovered-in-aswan/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 29 Author Members Posted March 29 The Bible’s First Kings A fresh look at the reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/reviews/the-bibles-first-kings/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted April 2 Author Members Posted April 2 What Role Did Children Play in the Rise of Civilization? Prehistoric beads paint an unexpected picture https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/what-role-did-children-play-in-rise-of-civilization/? Was Mary Magdalene Wife of Jesus? Was Mary Magdalene a Prostitute? How did her reputation evolve “from saint to sinner”? https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/people-in-the-bible/was-mary-magdalene-wife-of-jesus-was-mary-magdalene-a-prostitute/? ps:Not sure how anyone can ask that question????? Feeling the Longing of Early Christian Monks What are deer doing in the Egyptian desert? https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-egypt/feeling-longing-early-christian-monks/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted April 5 Author Members Posted April 5 Laying Out the Last Supper What Did Jesus's Final Meal Actually Look Like? https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/daily-life-and-practice/laying-out-the-last-supper/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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