Ancient Israel

Unveiling Ancient Philistia: A Fascinating Journey into the Past

Step back in time and embark on a mesmerizing journey to unravel the mysteries of ancient Philistia. This captivating region, located along the eastern Mediterranean coast, has long been shrouded in historical intrigue. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and archaeological wonders, Philistia is a treasure trove waiting to be uncovered. The Phi...

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Tel Hazor

Canaanite and Israelite buildings north of the Sea of Galilee. Director: Prof. Amnon Ben-Tor, Hebrew University, Complutense University, Israel Exploration Society, Ambassador University. [Archaeology] [Recent Excavations]...

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Bowls and Jars from Jericho

Bowls and Jars from Jericho (3300-1550 BCE). Courtesy The Michael C. Carlos Museum....

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Tel Dor

Tel Dor, also known as Dora, is an archaeological site located on the Mediterranean coast of modern-day Israel. It holds a significant place in the history of the eastern Mediterranean and is notable for its historical and archaeological importance. Here's a brief overview: Historical Significance: Ancient Port City: Tel Dor was an ancient Phoenici...

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Ancient Vases from Jericho

Vases from the tomb of the ancient Bronze age IV of the Necropolis of Jericho...

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Widow's Petition Ostracon

This pottery was discovered with 8 lines of Hebrew text. Legal Petition written around the 9th""7th centuries BCE....

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The Pilate Inscription

The Pilate Inscription [text & interpretation] Language: Latin; Medium: limestone; Size: 82 centimeters high 65 centimeters wide; Length: 4 lines of writing; Genre: Building Dedication Dedicator: Pontius Pilate (praefect of Judea) Approximate Date: 26-37 CE; Place of Discovery: Caesarea, Israel; Date of Discovery: 1961; Current Location: Israel...

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Unraveling Genesis: Discovering Messianic Threads in the Torah

The book of Genesis, the very foundation of the Torah, might not be the first place you'd look for messianic prophecy. Yet, hidden within its creation narratives and ancestral tales lie subtle hints about a future redeemer. This post delves into these "messianic threads," exploring how seemingly ordinary passages can be interpreted as foreshadowing...

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Summary of the Torah

The Summary of the Torah by Dr. James D. Tabor. Based on Deuteronomy and Leviticus....

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Josephus on early 1st Century Roman Palestine

Selected texts from Josephus on early 1st Century Roman Israel by Dr. James D. Tabor. ARCHELAUS'S ETHNARCHY IS REDUCED INTO A [ROMAN] PROVINCE. THE SEDITION OF JUDAS OF GALILEE. THE THREE SECTS. THE DEATH OF SALOME. THE CITIES WHICH HEROD AND PHILIP BUILT. PILATE OCCASIONS DISTURBANCES. TIBERIUS PUTS AGRIPPA INTO BONDS BUT CAIUS FREES HIM FROM THEM...

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