Bible History

Herod I, the Great - 2 (Coin)

Herod I, 'the Great', 40-4 BC, AE 8 Prutot. Crested helmet and star flanked by palms/Thymaterion (incense burner), date(year 3) and monogram, Greek legend around (= of King Herod) This coin was in circulation when the Bar Yosef family was in Egypt. [Coins of Jesus' time]...

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Bible Archaeology

The aim of this special edition is to point the reader to the wealth of information that has literally been unearthed by the spades of patient, dedicated people which helps to confirm the historical accuracy of the Bible - God`s Word. [Archaeology] [Bible History]...

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Herod Archelaus (Coin)

4BC-6AD, AE Prutot, 18mm. Double cornucopiae with parallel horns, Greek inscription (Herod)/War galley left, Greek inscription above (Ethnarch). This coin was in circulation during the early childhood of Jesus in Nazareth. [Coins of Jesus' time]...

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Bible Archaeology

Many topics on the subject. How does archaeology conclusively demonstrate the Bible to be reliable and unique among all the holy books of world religions? [Archaeology] [Bible History]...

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Tiberius (Coin)

AD14-37, AR Denarius. Bust rt/PONT MAXIM, 'Livia' seated rt. as Pax holds branch, SR567. This is the "Tribute Penny" These coins would have been in circulation throughout Jesus' adult life. This would have been the coin he held for his "render to Caesar" response. [Coins of Jesus' time]...

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Archaeological Tour in the steps of Jesus

Text and Images [Archaeology] [Bible History]...

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Coponius under Augustus (Coin)

AE Prutah, 16mm. Barley ear, Greek inscription (Caesar)/Palm tree, date in field (year 36 = AD6) This coin was minted by the first Prefect of Judea after the fall of Archelaus in the wake of the Galilean uprising of Judas of Gamala. Jesus would have been about 12 years old. [Coins of Jesus' time]...

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History and the New Testament

By Jack Kilmon, Text and Images [Archaeology] [Bible History]...

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Valerius Gratus under Tiberius (Coin)

AE Prutah, 16mm. Greek inscription (Julia - refers to Julia Livia, mother of Tiberius) in wreath/Laurel branch, date (year 2 = AD15). This coin was in circulation when Joseph Caiaphas was appointed Hight Priest. [Coins of Jesus' time]...

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A Chronology of the First Century of Christianity

By Jack Kilmon [Timeline] note: I do not necessarily agree to this timeline but it is helpful....

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