Archaeology anchors Old Testament history with bricks, archives, and law: Babel’s tower, Ebla’s tablets, and Hammurabi’s code illuminate real people and places.
The Significance of Archaeology in Understanding the Old Testament
Caiaphas Ossuary – Jerusalem — c. 30 C.E.
The Caiaphas Ossuary confirms the New Testament record of the High Priest who presided over Jesus’ trial and crucifixion around 30 C.E.
Pontius Pilate Inscription – Caesarea Maritima — c. 26–36 C.E.
The Pontius Pilate Inscription confirms the New Testament’s historical accuracy, naming Pilate as Prefect of Judea during Jesus’ ministry.
The Amarna Letters and Their Historical Context in Relation to the Biblical Record
The Amarna Letters, discovered in Egypt, reveal Canaan’s political turmoil before Israel’s conquest and confirm the Bible’s historical reliability.
Alabaster in the Biblical Record and Archaeology
Alabaster vessels and pavements in Scripture confirm the Bible’s chronology, not secular misdating, showing its role in Egypt, Persia, and Rome.
Babylonian Bricks and the Bible Record: Genesis 11:3 in Archaeological and Historical Context
Archaeology shows Babylonian bricks and furnaces confirm Genesis 11:3 and Daniel 3, aligning perfectly with the biblical record.
Unearthing the Old Testament
Archaeological discoveries consistently support the biblical narrative, affirming the authenticity of events, figures, and customs described in Scripture.
How Does Historical-Archaeological Evidence Support the Textual Reliability of the Old Testament?
Discover how ancient artifacts and digs lend credibility to the Old Testament's historical claims.
How Do the Nabonidus Inscriptions Clarify the Historical Context of Belshazzar’s Rule in Babylon?
Discover how Nabonidus' inscriptions shed new light on Belshazzar's reign. Dive into the historical context.
How Do the Nabonidus Cylinders Relate to Biblical Archaeology and the Fall of Babylon?
Delve into the mystery of the Nabonidus Cylinders and their connection to the biblical fall of Babylon. History awaits.
