A small ivory comb unearthed at biblical Lachish in 2017 turns out to have produced the first known sentence from the ancient Canaanites in their language. Archaeologists Yossi Garfinkel, Michael Hasel, and Martin Klingbeil announced the discovery this morning. The comb was found in 2017 but the inscription was only observed later. Ivory comb showing... Continue Reading →
ASOR (the American Society for Overseas Research) is hosting a webinar this Sunday, Sept. 19, at 4:30pm (US Eastern Time) on "David, Solomon, and Rehoboam's Kingdom - the Archaeological Evidence." In recent years, we have uncovered many things from the time of Israel & Judah's first kings. I invite you to join this online session... Continue Reading →
The Bible describes Sennacherib's invasion of Hezekiah's Judah in three different books. Sennacherib dedicated a central room in his palace to this same event. Clearly, it made an impression all around. All three biblical accounts describe Sennacherib's army coming to Jerusalem after conquering the city of Lachish. Take a look at 2 Kings 18:13-17, 2 Chronicles... Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a new documentary video on the recent archaeological expedition to biblical Lachish. This video shares perspectives from both directors and volunteers who worked on the dig, and shows some new discoveries that are significant to the early Kingdom of Judah. The filmmakers, Bob Henry and Rachel Martin, offer... Continue Reading →
If you are interested in Archaeology and the Bible, and especially if you're curious what it's like to join a dig, a new video is available for your enjoyment. The video covers recent work at biblical Lachish and was created by Bob Henry and Rachel Martin, a couple that participated in recent excavations there. Lachish... Continue Reading →
Registration is open for my next Bible Lands Study Tour from June 7th - 17th, 2017. This is an immersive experience in the biblical text, its history, archaeology, culture, and geography that helps your study become deeper and more vivid. Enjoy the thrill of connecting so personally with events and people who inspire your life as a... Continue Reading →
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