Ancient Gold Ring Unearthed in City of David Sheds Light on Jerusalem

A 2,300-year-old gold ring, possibly belonging to a child during the Hellenistic period, was discovered in Jerusalem's City of David. The ring, set with a red precious stone, challenges assumptions about the city's status during that time. It reflects Jerusalem's openness to Hellenistic influences and will be exhibited at an upcoming conference.

Bathing Practices in Biblical Times

Explore the significance of bathing in biblical times, from ritual purifications in natural waters to the sophisticated bathhouses of the Greco-Roman era, and how these practices reflected broader cultural and spiritual values.

What Have Archaeologists Found that Shows that Jericho Was Captured in a Short Time?

The Biblical account of Jericho's quick fall has been substantiated by archaeological evidence, including an abundance of grain suggestive of a short siege, pottery and grain storage timing aligning with Biblical accounts, and a layer of fallen mudbricks implying sudden wall collapse. Dr. Wood's research proposes revised dating during the Late Bronze Age, aligning with the Biblical narrative and contradicting traditional archaeological chronology. If correct, this research would position the Israelite capture of Jericho at around 1400 B.C.E.

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