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A 15-minute video by Prof. Eugenio presents the Baptismal Font of the Holy Sepulcher, tying it to Scripture and the archaeology of biblical lands. Produced by the Custody of the Holy Land, the work has continued since 1924.
The return of St. Jerome's relics to Bethlehem draws attention to the 35 years he spent in a modest cave near the Nativity, dedicated to translating...
Evidence 4 Faith releases a video titled Artifact Facts- The Broken Idols Of Hazor examining these finds.
A mysterious ancient tunnel was discovered near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, an archaeological site tied to the biblical-era Kingdom of Judah. The purpose remains unknown based on current reports.
Biblical narratives in Kings and Isaiah intersect dramatically with archaeology in the 701 BC Assyrian siege of Jerusalem.
Jericho stood continuously inhabited since 9000 BCE with its famous stone tower built by 8000 BCE, while Ain Ghazal produced sophisticated plaster...
New discoveries confirm a flourishing copper industry in the biblical kingdom of Edom that required centralized organization, offering fresh insight into the kingdom's administrative capabilities.
A new publication's opening chapter details the expeditions, pilgrimages, and excavations that uncovered Ancient Magdala, an important archaeological site with direct relevance for biblical teaching on first-century Galilee.
Toi of Hamath emerges as David's potential northern ally through Aegean influences signaling Sea People/Philistine presence, seen in ceramics at sites like Ekron.
Israel has branded Route 60 as the 'Biblical Highway,' a tourism initiative spanning ancient sites from Beersheba to Nazareth. This creates a direct corridor for exploring biblical locations along the ancient route.
Archaeologists uncovered the 'best preserved' painting of Jesus on a first-century house wall beneath a later church apse, providing tangible evidence of early Christian presence in domestic settings.
A new project seeks to establish the physical reality of the Kingdom of the Gideonites via on-the-ground archaeological exploration.
Capernaum illustrates the sobering consequences of rejecting divine grace amid Jesus' ministry, as the land itself brings the Gospel narratives to life through its biblical sites.
Two recent reports compare evidence for the lost New Testament town of Bethsaida.
New DNA research and excavations at Ashkelon uncover the Philistines' likely origins among the Sea Peoples, providing clear context for their role as...
A 2700-year-old standing stone in Judah was recently found laid on its side, offering potential insight into ancient Israelite worship sites and reforms.
A 1.4-meter sacred standing stone later built into a house offers a concrete example of how massebot were sometimes repurposed in ancient Israelite contexts.
A recent Jerusalem Post report spotlights Shiloh once more as one of ancient Israel's most significant religious centers.
