There is always something exciting about archaeological discoveries. These glimpses into the past fascinate humanity, and discoveries that relate to faith are often even more intriguing due to the extra weight and importance lent to them. As such, archaeologists can unearth few things that are more compelling to the general public than ancient Bible manuscripts.…

Archaeologists working in Israel recently uncovered a reliquary that may have once held the remains of three apostles: Philip, Andrew and Peter. Archaeologists working with Professor Mordechai Aviam of the Kinneret Academic College uncovered the 661 pound basalt block with three smooth compartments in the top while they were investigating the ruins of a church…

Archaeologists have found yet another piece of biblical history buried in Israel. This time, researchers uncovered the entrance gate to an ancient city. Known as Zer in the Old Testament and Bethsaida in the New Testament, the ruins in the Golan Heights were discovered by a team of 20 archaeologists working with Hebrew Union College.…

For years archaeologists have searched for and studied the remains of places mentioned in the Bible. One famous place that has continually eluded them, however, is the city of Cana where Jesus Christ performed the first miracle mentioned in the Gospels. In the Gospels, Jesus turned six stone jars of water into the finest wine…

Archaeologists in Israel unearthed a two inch carving that appears to depict a biblical king. The question, however, is which king the figurine is supposed to portray. The 3,000 year old sculpture dates back to the 9th century B.C. It was around this time that Israel split into two kingdoms, Israel and Judea. The figurine…

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