Posts Tagged ‘Biblical Archaeology’
Ancient Worship Site in the City of David
“Jerusalem, the city where I have chosen to put my name.” (1 Kings 11:36, ESV) Melchizedek: City of David, Temple Zeroby Jennifer Bartlett Salem. Jerusalem. Zion. This holy, royal city, chosen by God (1 Kgs 11:32,36), is mentioned over 900 times in the Bible; about 800 of those are found in the Hebrew Scriptures. In…
Read MorePatmos – The Island of Revelation and Exile
“I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.” Revelation 1:9 (NKJV) Our Christian cruises visit, and our specialized yacht tours visit the island for two days – for…
Read MoreShittim: Baal Peor – Stand and See!
Abel-Shittim (She-TEEM): The Field of Acacias by Jennifer Bartlett On your visit here with us. Imagine yourself now standing over this condensed site to see the field, exactly where the Bible says it was, where the Tabernacle sat. It is all here. You’ve had manna for dinner every night for the past 40 years. (What…
Read MoreRephidim And Horeb – The Split Rock of Horeb
By Hirchie Schaffner This valley of Rephidim mentioned in Exodus 17 was the place of encampment of the Children of Israel just months after the Lord had delivered them from the bondage of Egypt, it was here the Lord brought them to once again show them His hand of provision. This land, Rephidim, which means…
Read MoreBeth Baal Peor
From Ancient Idolatry to Contemporary Treasure Hunts Beth Baal Peor: Unearthing a Biblical Enigma The vivid imagery accompanying this exploration into the historic grounds of Beth Baal Peor is generously provided by Ralph Schwarz, a friend of Living Passages and follower of Yeshua. Ralph’s ventures across the Middle East embody a blend of faith and…
Read MoreDeciphering History in Stone
What Do Tabuk’s Ancient Petroglyphs Reveal? The rugged landscapes of the Tabuk region of northwest Saudi Arabia are more than just a stretch of barren land. They are a canvas bearing the imprints of ancient civilizations that once thrived here, intertwined with events straight from the Biblical era. Our exploration into this region has uncovered…
Read MoreSinai in Arabia: Unveiling the Giants of Amalek?
A Journey into Arabia’s Forgotten Biblical Past Joel Richardson’s profound understanding of Saudi Arabia’s Biblical relevance and its archaeological treasures brought fresh perspectives to light when he took eleven of our interested expeditioners on a special visit to a site he had previously discovered. It is located on the side of Jabal Maqla within reach…
Read MoreDocumentation of Midian – How do we know Moses was Here?
By Jennifer Bartlett Midian (Madian in Arabic) is mentioned in the Bible over 60 times and in the Quran at least ten times. Known to many as the land where Moses fled from Egypt in Exodus 2:15-22, Midian/Madian was home to the priest Jethro, who is also called Reuel and is known by locals as…
Read MoreThe Great Secret – God Gave us the Alphabet at Mount Sinai
It is written on the rocks at Mount Sinai in Arabia. It is explained quite clearly in Scripture. The tablets were “the work of God and the writing was the writing of God.” You shall teach your children to read and to write and to do numbers. The “writing of God” is not only at…
Read MoreThe Cartouche of Rameses III in the Saudi Arabian Desert
By Pamela Laurion Venturing deep in the Hisma Desert of Saudi Arabia along with a trusty 4-wheeled drive and a good guide one will find an ancient Egyptian military-style camp surrounded by large boulders and rocky mounds. The rocks surrounding the camp are littered with petroglyphs and ancient Thamudic and Sabean inscriptions. Our Bible study tour…
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