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Delve into the peoples of New Testament archaeology. Through archaeological studies, deepen your understanding of Christian history and diverse cultures.
The life of Jesus Christ is one of the most studied and debated subjects in human history. For centuries, people have sought to understand the man behind the legend, the historical events that shaped his life, and the impact he had on the world. While the majority of our knowledge of Jesus comes from the Bible, archaeological discoveries have also provided important insights into his life and times.
The Essenes were a Jewish sect that lived in Palestine during the time of the Second Temple period, from about 200 BCE to 70 CE. They are known for their strict observance of Jewish law and their focus on spiritual purity.
Explore the fascinating history and meaning of the Magi in the Bible. Learn about the different theories on who the Magi were and the significance of their visit to the newborn Jesus. Discover the latest archaeological and historical research on this enigmatic group of wise men.
The study of Bible chronology involves understanding the sequence and dating of events mentioned in the Bible. The term “chronology” comes from the Greek words “khronos” (meaning “time”) and “lego” (meaning “to say or tell”), indicating the computation of time. This allows for the proper placement and association of events in the Bible and the determination of accurate dates for specific events.
Discover how one scholar's findings affirm the historical accuracy of the New Testament. Could this change how you view the Bible?
Archeology is the study of the human past through material remains. Although it is not routinely associated with theology, the two disciplines intersect at several important points.
Scholars tend to be cautious when making claims to the point where they are not allowing the evidence to see the light of day to the extent possible. Biblical archaeology has logged many thousands of finds that give us confidence in the historicity of the Bible, the trustworthiness of the Scriptures. Let's not overplay our hand on what biblical archaeology can do, but let's not underplay our hand either.
Explore the evidence for Jesus' existence. Learn how history supports the biblical accounts of Christ's life and ministry.
We have determined that, the Dead Sea Scrolls were the library of the Qumran community, who were its people? Early on, in 1947 Professor Eleazar Sukenik obtained three scrolls from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; thereafter, suggesting that these scrolls had belonged to the Essene Community.
