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National Geographic Undermines Jerusalem Archaeology
National Geographic Undermines Jerusalem Archaeology
Another all-too-familiar report paints archaeologists as political tools against the Palestinians.
By Brent Nagtegaal • December 8
DISCOVERED: Nehemiah’s Wall
DISCOVERED: Nehemiah’s Wall
Archaeology proves the famous biblical account of a desperate attempt to fortify the Holy City
By Christopher Eames
Biblical ‘Sayings’ in Archaeology
Biblical ‘Sayings’ in Archaeology
Scriptural phrases that have been confirmed in the archaeological record
By Christopher Eames • November 28
Israel’s Biblical History
Use this interactive map to explore the history, geography and archaeology of Jerusalem and Israel. To see more detail, scroll in with your cursor or click the zoom button. For more information, click a label.
Clean and Unclean Foods in Ancient Jerusalem
Clean and Unclean Foods in Ancient Jerusalem
Archaeological excavations in Jerusalem reveal adherence—and disobedience—to biblical kosher laws.
By Christopher Eames • November 18
Archaeology Confirms Biblical Account of Edomite Statehood
Archaeology Confirms Biblical Account of Edomite Statehood
A stunning new report adds archaeological evidence to support the biblical account of an Edomite state directly preceding the establishment of Israel.
By Brent Nagtegaal • November 13
Is Genesis Compatible with Modern Science?
Is Genesis Compatible with Modern Science?
A Watch Jerusalem podcast episode examining the biblical and scientific account of origins
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • November 10
The Prehistoric World Vs. Genesis
The Prehistoric World Vs. Genesis
Dinosaurs, the Ice Age, cavemen: Is the biblical timeline really at odds with scientific discoveries?
By Christopher Eames • November 9
Altar Horns Uncovered at Shiloh
Altar Horns Uncovered at Shiloh
More evidence for the biblical account of Israel’s first center of worship
By Christopher Eames • November 4
King David: More Evidence Unearthed
King David: More Evidence Unearthed
Another archaeological excavation has yielded further proof of Israel’s greatest-ever monarch
By Christopher Eames
King David’s Palace: Earthshaking Proof of Israel’s Warrior King
King David’s Palace: Earthshaking Proof of Israel’s Warrior King
As monumental of a find as the palace is, the way it was found is perhaps even more remarkable.
By Gerald Flurry
The Vital Importance of Biblical Archaeology
The Vital Importance of Biblical Archaeology
Archaeologists are rejecting the Bible, even as more and more evidence surfaces proving the biblical record true.
By Christopher Eames
Jerusalem’s Temples: The Archaeological Evidence
Jerusalem’s Temples: The Archaeological Evidence
Is there really no proof of the first and second temples?
By Christopher Eames • October 14
Ireland: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Dan?
Ireland: The ‘Lost’ Tribe of Dan?
Could the Irish be descendants of this ancient Israelite tribe?
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • October 7
Ancient Tablets Prove Biblical Account of Assyrian Resettlement Policy
Ancient Tablets Prove Biblical Account of Assyrian Resettlement Policy
Roots of biblical Samaritans unearthed in Israel excavation.
By Brent Nagtegaal • October 1
New Discovery: Biblical-Era Royal Steward Adonijah
New Discovery: Biblical-Era Royal Steward Adonijah
Another exciting clay seal impression has been found in First Temple period Jerusalem.
By Warren Reinsch • September 25
Ancient Copper Smelting Slag Confirms Biblical Dating for Edomite State
Ancient Copper Smelting Slag Confirms Biblical Dating for Edomite State
New study overturns conventional dating for the rise of Edom, confirming the biblical account.
By Brent Nagtegaal • September 23
Moabite Altar Inscription: Earliest Reference to ‘Hebrews’?
Moabite Altar Inscription: Earliest Reference to ‘Hebrews’?
A recently deciphered inscription adds color to the biblical account.
By Christopher Eames and Warren Reinsch • September 18
Let the Stones Speak
Let the Stones Speak
Two tiny clay seal impressions bear overwhelming proof of the biblical record.
By Gerald Flurry • September 13
Canaan vs. Israel: Helpless Natives Against Evil Imperialist Power?
Canaan vs. Israel: Helpless Natives Against Evil Imperialist Power?
Cherry-picking the biblical record would indicate the affirmative.
By Christopher Eames • September 10
King Hezekiah: Archaeology Teaches a Lesson in Nation-Saving Faith
King Hezekiah: Archaeology Teaches a Lesson in Nation-Saving Faith
A recent discovery unearths vital history with much to teach.
By Gerald Flurry • September 4
Early Cylinder Seals and the Garden of Eden
Early Cylinder Seals and the Garden of Eden
Do these represent parallels of some of the earliest biblical themes?
By Christopher Eames • September 2
The Right Approach to Biblical Archaeology
The Right Approach to Biblical Archaeology
Helping you to determine whether an archaeological discovery is biblically significant
By Brent Nagtegaal • September 1
The Jeremiah Seals Restore Hope in David’s Throne
The Jeremiah Seals Restore Hope in David’s Throne
These artifacts are from a terrible period in the history of the nation of Judah. Yet the story of Jeremiah’s captivity is actually full of hope.
By Gerald Flurry • August 28
Biblical-Era Facility for Manufacturing Purple Dye Discovered
Biblical-Era Facility for Manufacturing Purple Dye Discovered
Archaeological proof of an ancient industry and its possible use in adorning Solomon’s temple
By Brent Nagtegaal • August 20
Archaeological Proof of the Babylonian Destruction of Jerusalem
Archaeological Proof of the Babylonian Destruction of Jerusalem
And the hope-filled message coming out of the ash
By Brent Nagtegaal • August 18
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