Bible Discoveries

"...when your children ask in time to come, saying, ‘What do these stones mean to you?'...you shall answer them" (Joshua 4:6-7).

Archaeologists and other pioneers have discovered many places and objects described in the pages of the Bible—providing evidence for what skeptics called fictitious cities and even empires.

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Does Your Bible Version Matter?

Does it really matter what Bible version you use? While the Bible is the infallible word of God, different translations may not fully carry through with the truth of God. We must make sure that the translation we study is…

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The Proof of the Bible - Real People

Archaeology proves that dozens of people mentioned in the Bible really lived. Current article in Biblical Archaeology Review covers details.

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The Cyrus Cylinder and Egypt

Egypt will not pull out of its constant crisis until there is a Bill of Rights for every faction of the nation.

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God, Science and the Bible: Seal with biblical name found in Jerusalem

Archaeologists excavating near Jerusalem's Temple Mount have discovered an ancient stone seal that helps to confirm the accuracy of Scripture.

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God, Science and the Bible: An ancient fortress slowly yields its secrets

Khirbet Qeiyafa, also known as the Elah Fortress, is the site of an ancient city about 20 miles southwest of Jerusalem.

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Bible and Archaeology Part 2

Evidence from archaeology is one great proof of biblical accuracy, and it is the focus of this series of articles. We offer you a sampling of the evidence that is available—documentation showing that details of the people, places and events...

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Bible and Archaeology Part 1

The study of archaeology can help fortify faith. It allows us to take a fascinating journey back in time to study the stones and artifacts that bear mute but compelling witness to the truth of Scripture. This series examines the...

Fragments of an inscription recovered at the site of biblical Dan prove that King David was a historical figure.

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King David's Existence Verified by Inscription

For many years some critics have asserted that many biblical figures, including King David, are nothing more than myth. But a dramatic find forced Bible critics to retreat.

This relief from Sennacherib’s palace at Nineveh shows the Assyrians’ assault on the Jewish stronghold of Lachish.

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A Staggering Archaelogical Discovery: The Mighty Assyrian Empire Emerges From the Dust

One of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time is the unearthing of the ancient Assyrian Empire. Did the biblical stories involving this empire really happen, or are they fables?

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The Bible and Archaeology

How has the Bible fared when archaeologists have compared their findings with the record of Scripture?

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God, Science and the Bible: Discoveries at Goliath's hometown support accuracy of the Bible

This summer two significant discoveries at Tell es-Safi, identified as the site of biblical Gath, have been announced that support the historical accuracy of the Bible.

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God, Science and the Bible: Has Noah's ark been found buried under ice on Mt. Ararat?

Has Noah's ark been found buried under ice on Mt. Ararat?

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Creation Week: Light on Day 1 but the Sun on Day 4?

Genesis 1:3 tells us, "Then God said, 'Let there be light.'" If all the rest of the initial creation had to occur after this verse, then there would seem to have been nothing to produce this light (i.e., no sun).

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In Defense of an Ancient Universe

Why do we believe, contrary to young-earth creationism, that the heavens and the earth are significantly older than the 6,000-year history of man?

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Is the Bible True?

The Bible is much quoted, but little understood or believed. Can the Bible withstand scrutiny of its apparent contradictions? Should you believe it?

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Answers from Genesis - Part 7

Here are more frequently asked questions about Genesis, the book of origins.

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A Prophecy Lesson: What Manner of Person Should You Be?

Why are you interested in prophecy? Is your goal to decipher all the obscure biblical prophecies that await fulfillment? If so, be careful—God's purpose for prophecy may be different from yours.

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God, Science and the Bible: The importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls

What do the Dead Sea Scrolls reveal about the Old and New Testaments?

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God, Science and the Bible: Tomb of Biblical King Herod Likely Found

After 35 long years of searching (from 1972 to 2007), Israeli archaeologist Ehud Netzer thinks he has finally found his long-sought prize—the tomb of Herod the Great. If true, it sheds more light on this important biblical figure.

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God, Science and the Bible: Oldest Philistine inscription offers giant surprise

Ancient clay potsherd bears names strikingly similar to Goliath.

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