Bible History

"And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes" (Deuteronomy 6:6-8).

The history of the Bible was intended to be preserved and passed down from generation to generation—as it has been. Learn more below.

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An Ancient Inscription Proves King David Was Real

For many years some critics have asserted that many biblical figures, including King David, are nothing more than myth.
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The Bible: Myth or History

Many people will tell you that the Bible is only a collection of fables, but they're not telling you the whole story. Can you believe the Bible? The implications are enormous.
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Can You Believe the Bible?

Let's see how William Ramsey searched for the answer to this vital question.
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Western Thinking About Middle East Misses Key Factor

Say "Middle East" to people in other parts of the world, and they will think in terms of countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, etc. Recent events have forced the average Westerner to become...
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Book of Revelation—History and Prophecy

Many people view Revelation, sometimes called the Apocalypse, as a mysterious book of strange symbols and images. Yet it has a clear and definite historical background.
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The Bible and Archaeology: Archaeology and the Epistles

How accurate are the epistles from an archaeological and historical point of view? We can be thankful that much background information is available about these writings that confirms their authenticity.
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Book of Acts—Paul's Later Travels

Thanks to the modern tools of archaeology, researchers have found much cultural, historical and geographical background material that supports the biblical account of Paul's trips through the Mediterranean world.
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Book of Acts—The Message Spreads

Thanks to the modern tools of archaeology, researchers have found much cultural, historical and geographical background material that supports the biblical account of Paul's trips through the Mediterranean world.
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Christmas Before Christ? The Surprising Story

Most people know the Bible doesn't mention—much less sanctify—Christmas. Does it make any difference as long as it's intended to honor God and bring families together?
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Book of Acts—The Church Begins

After decades of examining the details mentioned in Acts, Sir William Ramsay concluded: "Luke is a historian of the first rank; not merely are his statements of fact trustworthy, he is possessed of the true historic sense . ....
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Dealing With Objections to the Flood

How could Noah have fit all those animals into the ark?
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Lessons From the Flood of Noah

The Flood in the days of Noah was one of the greatest events in the history of the world.
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The Bible and Archaeology: Jesus Christ's Arrest, Trial and Crucifixion

In the four Gospels no period of Christ's ministry is more detailed than the last few days when He was arrested, tried and crucified as a common crimina. What have archaeologists found that confirm and illuminate many of the details...
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The Bible and Archaeology: Jesus Christ's Later Ministry

Archaeological findings shed light on and confirm the accuracy of historical details recorded for us in the Gospels.
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This Is The Way, Walk in It: Building Walls or Building Bridges?

All of us have a lot more walls in our life than is spiritually healthy for a Christian.
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The Bible and Archaeology: Jesus Christ's Early Ministry

In the September-October Good News we examined historical and archaeological evidence that helps us better understand the time in Judea when Jesus Christ was born and grew up in the household of Joseph and Mary. We continue with the beginning...
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The Bible and Archaeology: Jesus Christ—The Early Years

For years critics of the Bible viewed the historical accounts of the Gospels as little more than a fraud. However, a wealth of archaeological discoveries paints a picture that confirms many of the details surrounding Christ's birth.
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Intertestamental Period—Daniel's Prophecies Come to Pass

As the period covered by the Old Testament drew to a close, Daniel wrote a series of prophecies about events that would soon transform the Middle East. Read how his astounding prophecies were fulfilled in remarkable detail.
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Judah's return to Jerusalem

Decades after the Jews went into captivity in Babylon, King Cyrus of Persia made a decree (ca. 538 B.C.) that the Jews in Babylon could return to Jerusalem.
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Kingdom of Judah—Exile and Restoration

In this issue we pick up the story with conditions and circumstances that allowed the descendants of the Kingdom of Judah to return to their homeland.
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