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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 • October 15
The ‘Jerusalem Stone’
The ‘Jerusalem Stone’
The newly discovered, exceptionally rare inscription of an exceptionally common name
By Christopher Eames • October 10
Interview: Using Archaeology to Explore the Origins of Language
Interview: Using Archaeology to Explore the Origins of Language
If language is hardwired into the human brain, how did it get there?
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • October 7
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.
Language: A ‘Cultural Universal’ in Archaeology and the Bible
Language: A ‘Cultural Universal’ in Archaeology and the Bible
Just how accurate is the biblical depiction of the development of language?
By Christopher Eames • October 4
Lachish’s Lavatory
Lachish’s Lavatory
The remains of an altar-cum-lavatory that has shed light on Hezekiah’s reign
By Rachael Grellet • October 2
A Tablet, a King and His Rations
A Tablet, a King and His Rations
How a tablet of an enslaved king’s rations sheds light on biblical accuracy
By Rachael Grellet • September 20
NIMROD: Found?
NIMROD: Found?
Has the original despot been discovered?
By Christopher Eames • September 14
Iran Stele—a Warning to Biblical Samaria
Iran Stele—a Warning to Biblical Samaria
Archaeological discovery indicates the Israelite King Menahem of Samaria paid gold and silver to Tiglath-Pileser III in an attempt to appease Assyrian aggression.
By Warren Reinsch • September 5
Marriage: A ‘Cultural Universal’ in Archaeology and the Bible
Marriage: A ‘Cultural Universal’ in Archaeology and the Bible
Just how accurate is the biblical portrayal of early marriages?
By Christopher Eames • September 3
Biblical Belshazzar Revealed
Biblical Belshazzar Revealed
A lesson in being patient in waiting for confirmation of biblical events
By Warren Reinsch • August 27
The First Military Battle Recorded in the Bible
The First Military Battle Recorded in the Bible
Is the account of Abraham’s defeat of the Assyrian kings historical?
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • August 26
Biblical Longevity of the First Humans
Biblical Longevity of the First Humans
Surely no one could live for 900 years.
By Christopher Eames • August 20
Connecting the discovery of a 3000-year-old bee apiary to the Bible
Connecting the discovery of a 3000-year-old bee apiary to the Bible
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • August 19
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 • August 14
Biblical Pre-Flood Longevity—Mere Myth? and Processing Finds from the Ophel Cave
Biblical Pre-Flood Longevity—Mere Myth? and Processing Finds from the Ophel Cave
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • August 12
A Trio of Biblical Prisms
A Trio of Biblical Prisms
These artifacts depict the conquests—and almost conquests—of Assyrian King Sennacherib over the nation of Judah.
By Rachael Grellet • August 7
A 2500-year-old Jewish town in Ancient Babylon
A 2500-year-old Jewish town in Ancient Babylon
Discovery of “Judah town” in Babylon has stunning parallels to the biblical description of the captivity
By Brent Nagtegaal • August 5
Menorah Medallion and Treasure Trove
Menorah Medallion and Treasure Trove
Dr. Eilat Mazar’s spectacular discovery of the Ophel treasure assemblage
By Christopher Eames • July 29
How the Seals of Isaiah and Hezekiah Speak
How the Seals of Isaiah and Hezekiah Speak
One of the greatest king-prophet relationships holds an inspiring message of hope.
By Gerald Flurry • July 23
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Megiddo
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Megiddo
How archaeological discoveries from one of the world’s most battled cities correspond with biblical history.
By Christopher Eames • July 22
The Scribe Gemariah—Uncovered!
The Scribe Gemariah—Uncovered!
A tiny artifact with a big testament for biblical accuracy
July 17
Massive 3000 year-old-gate Found at Potential Home Town of Absalom’s Mother
Massive 3000 year-old-gate Found at Potential Home Town of Absalom’s Mother
By Brent Nagtegaal • July 15
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Hazor
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Hazor
How archaeological discoveries from the largest city in ancient Israel compare with biblical history.
By Christopher Eames • July 14
The ‘House of David’—Could It Be True?
The ‘House of David’—Could It Be True?
1993 was a momentous year for archaeology as the Tel Dan Stele threw light on the biblical King David.
By Rachael Grellet • July 9
Talking Biblical Shiloh With Excavation Director Dr. Scott Stripling
Talking Biblical Shiloh With Excavation Director Dr. Scott Stripling
By Brent Nagtegaal • July 8
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