Biblical Archaeology & History
Paul’s teaching starts riot in Ephesus
Merchants go berserk with the preaching of the Gospel Old news? Yes, it was the headline in Ephesus over 2000 years ago. In the New Testament book of Acts it’s recorded that the Lord caused a riot to break out among those who sold idols and pagan works of the goddess Artemis. A group of…
Read MoreReformation Day: A day worth celebrating!
Luther’s 95 Theses Happy Reformation Day! When the world is celebrating haunts, ghouls and the evil that surrounds us, we as Christians can cling to a history rich in bold leaders contending for the faith. Today is one such instance, a day to celebrate, a day to remember, Reformation Day! Over 500 years ago in 1517,…
Read MoreEvidence from 700 BC Proves Jerusalem a Jewish City
Papyrus with oldest-known Hebrew reference to Jerusalem is dated 1,300 years before birth of Islam Tours to the Holy Land: A 2,700 year old papyrus, from the First Temple-era, speaks of the Hebrew city “Yerushalem”. Breaking Israel News. a news organization that offers a Biblical perspective on news from Israel and the Middle East, recently reported…
Read MoreHoly Vessel Fragments in Biblical Shiloh Location
The ancient Shiloh location today and in the Bible The Shiloh location is a significant site on our Israel tours and was the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant in the time of Hannah, Samuel and Eli the Priest. Hannah brought her baby Samuel to Eli the Priest in Shiloh, saying, “For this…
Read MoreTop 10 Biblical Archaeological Discoveries of 2015
Exciting Discoveries That Strengthen Our Faith in the Bible In the world of Biblical archaeologist – 2015 brought light to many new discoveries and interpretations. From locating Queen Nefertiti’s tomb to the childhood home of Jesus, 2015 allowed researches to confirm and reassess previous theories brought to us from the Bible. As experts begin to unravel…
Read MoreGeographical Cross-Shape: Coincidence or Signature of a Savior?
Cross-shaped lines connect miracles of God You may have heard that a cross-shaped protein was found in the human cell, but did you know that another significant “cross-shape” has been identified that also points to our Creator? Pastor Tim Remington, leader of a Holy Land tour, loves to direct traveler’s attention to the significant shape…
Read MoreVideo: Tabernacle Model in Shiloh on Israel Tour
Watch Tabernacle Model Video Taken in Shiloh! A few of our more extensive Christian tours include sites like the Tabernacle model in Shiloh. Shiloh is a magnificent city that was originally the home of the Ark of the Covenant, Table of Showbread, Altar of Incense and the Golden Lamp Stand, all seen in the tabernacle model there today. An expert on…
Read MoreAncient Israel Discovery on Merneptah Stele
Ancient Israel Discovery May Pre-Date Earliest Mention of Israel at Berlin’s Egyptian Museum In an article published in the Biblical Archaeology Review, concerning ancient Israel, researchers are making great strides in the area of biblical archaeology and history. It has been assumed that the earliest known mention of Israel was found on the Merneptah Stele, where…
Read MoreRare Biblical Discovery From King David’s Time
This rare Biblical discovery contains words from 3,000 years ago! The name inscribed in this clay pot is referenced in ll Samuel, during the time of King David. Excavators carefully assembled this ancient artifact and were blown away to find the scriptural reference. Archeology News Report published this story recently, see what they have to…
Read MoreWhy did Egypt’s Pharaoh Akenhaten Convert to Monotheism?
Why in 1400 BC did the young Pharaoh Akenhaten in Egypt convert to monotheism (believing in only one god)? We have added the site of El Amarna on our longer Christian-based Egypt tour itineraries in order to understand the significance of his decision. Certain scholars point out that Akenhaten was most likely the young Pharaoh…
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