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A theologian claims archaeological finds in Jordan prove the biblical city of Sodom existed. Scientists previously found evidence that the ancient city of Tall el-Hammam in the southern Jordan Valley was destroyed in a disastrous event. Dr. John Bergsma, a professor of Theology at Ohio’s Franciscan University, suggests such an event echoes what’s in the…

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An investigative filmmaker who has explored the Middle East and Israel for archaeological evidence of biblical stories says he’s discovered a “pattern” of physical evidence for the scripture stories that have helped strengthen his faith. Tim Mahoney released his first “Patterns of Evidence” documentary in 2015 and is scheduled to release his next one, “Patterns…

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Israeli archaeologists have discovered the mosaic floor of an ancient church and are opening it up to the public in hopes that tourists and hikers will stop by the site. Archaeologists initially discovered the flower-designed mosaic floor in 1980, but it was soon covered with dirt, overgrowth and forgotten. The Israel Antiquities Authority joined the…

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The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) recently revealed the discovery of a gold bead found in Emek Tzurim National Park. 18-year-old Hallel Feidman, a national service volunteer from Bnei Ayish, sifted the bead from dirt taken from excavations from the City of David along the Pilgrimage Road. Feidman said she had poured a pail of dirt into…

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Researchers have confirmed that the Mesha Stele, also known as the Moabite Stone, contains references to King David of the Bible. The stele is a basalt stone slab that was discovered originally in 1868, east of the Dead Sea. A missionary named F.A. Klein had found the stone, which piqued the interest of scholar Charles Clemont-Ganneau, who sent…
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