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The Byt Yhwh Ostracon

A tax receipt uncovered from 900-700 BC revealing the Temple as the House of Yahweh. It is translated as saying, "According to your order, Ashyahu, the king, to give by the hand of [Z]echaryahu silver of Tarshish for the house of Yahweh 3 shekels." [Archaeology] [Bible History]...

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The House of Yahweh Inscription

This recently published inscription documents an offering brought to the Temple in Yerusalem which it specifically Names the Temple as: Bayit Yahweh -- House of Yahweh. This is the earliest reference to the Temple found to date, outside of the scriptures. [Archaeology] [Bible History]...

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Jericho

A recent photograph of the synagogue-remains found near Jericho and a mikveh [Archaeology]...

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Archaeological Sites

In one sense the entire Levant is an immense archaeological site. It is not possible for us to provide details on all the important sites let alone all sites. So, we decided to begin with some sites to which we have taken student groups as part of their study of archaeology and the Bible. We will branch out as we have the time and resources. The ...

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Second Temple Synagogue Literary Archive

a collection of ancient literary references to Second Temple synagogues. In keeping with current scholarly practices, only sources contemporaneous with the Second Temple period are cited....

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Qumran

Also known as Kh. Mird, Kh. Qumran, Goumran, Gumran, City of Salt(?), Ir ha-Melah(?), Secacah(?), Kumran, Mesad, Mesad Hasidim (?), Oumran, Qumeran. Khirbet Qumran 10 miles south of Jericho, Qumran was on a "dead-end street" and provided a perfect location for the isolationist sect of the Essenes to live. The site was excavated by Catholic priest...

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Synagogues of the World - Jerusalem

The Rabban Yochanan Ben Zakai synagogue is on Mishmeret Kehuna Street in the Old City. It served as the center of the Sephardic community and, to this day, the Chief Sephardic Rabbi, the Rishon LeZion, ceremoniously assumes his office here. The Ben-Zakai is named after the Second Temple sage Rabban Yochanan Ben Zakai, as legend deems this spot as t...

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Delos Synagogue

Nice Overview of the Synagogue with images and info. [Archaeology]...

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Ostia Synagogue

Nice Overview of the Synagogue with images and info. [Archaeology]...

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The Capernaum Synagogue

Aside from various references to Capernaum in the Gospels, the earliest literary attestation of Capernaum is from Josephus, who refers to the village in connection with a fertile spring. The Jewish historian reports he spent a night there with a fever during the second year of the Jewish War. For centuries, Capernaum has traditionally been ident...

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