Bible History

Space Radar of Jerusalem Region

This space radar image shows the area surrounding the Dead Sea along the West Bank between Israel and Jordan. The yellow area at the top of the image is the city of Jericho. A portion of the Dead Sea is shown as the large black area at the top right side of the image. The Jordan River is the white line at the top of the image which flows into the D...

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Map of Jerusalem Region and Surrounding Area

During the stay in Jerusalem we will make day-trips to sites in the Jerusalem region and we will make several visits to sites on the way from Jerusalem to Tiberius on the Sea of Galilee. [Archaeology] [Images of selected sites in Jerusalem]...

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Recent Discoveries at Ashkelon (article)

By David Schloen, Assistant Professor of Syro-Palestinian Archaeology The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations The Oriental Institute The University of Chicago...

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Sennacherib's Account

The same account as the Bible event was recorded for the library at Nineveh and the clay tablet of the record is now in the British Museum. [Archaeology]...

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The Hazor Excavations

Some past excavation details as well as seasonal reports. a joint project of the Hebrew University, Complutense University of Madrid and the Israel Exploration Society. Currently being excavated are Israelite private and administrative buildings, a Canaanite high place and a large palace. Impressive works of art and four cuneiform tablets - part o...

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Books of the Bible With a Brief Outline

Old Testament and New Testament Books overview....

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Yom Kippur - The Great Day of Atonement

One day each year the High Priest would draw aside the Veil and enter the Holy of Holies to make atonement (Heb. Kafar) and cover the nations sins from the judgement of God and receive forgiveness. It took place on the 10th day of the 7th month, Tishri. By our calendar that would be around the end of September or early October....

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Harbor Chronology. (Caesarea)

A brief historical chronology of the harbor from primary documents by Dr. Avner Raban, Center for Maritime Studies University of Haifa, Israel [Articles of Interest] [Caesarea] [Archaeology]...

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Biblical and Historical Time Chart

2090 BC - 150 AD Abraham to Tertullian....

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Ephesus - A Panoramic Virtual Tour

Extensive arrangement of text and images focusing on ancient Ephesus. HISTORICAL SITES IN TURKEY [Images] [Archaeology]...

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