Here's the most interesting history articles I've read recently...many with great pictures.
ISREAL
Top of Colonade Found - Possibly from Solomon's Temple
Solomon Era Mining Camp
Solomon's Quarries
View From Mount Nebu (Where Mosus viewed the Promised Land)
ROME
Roman Area Gladiatorial Arena Buildings
Arch of Titus (Picturing Removal of Treasures from Temple in Jerusalem) Colorized
EGYPT
New Pyramid Found
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
History Round-Up
Some of the most interesting (sometimes for the text, sometimes for the photos) history articles related to the Bible I've stumbled on since the last History Round-Up. Enjoy!
Old Testament
Is the Syrian Today the Assyria of the Bible?
Ein Gedi - A Testimony of God's Grace and Provision
Cash of 3,000 Year Old Canaanite Gold Found
Did the Old Testament Offer Only One Way to God?
50 People in the Bible Confirmed by Archeaology
New Testament
Under a Jail - Possibly Herod's Palace
Unsealing of Christ's Reputed Tomb Turns Up New Revelations
New Digs to Take Place at Masada (and pics of old finds)
Old Testament
Is the Syrian Today the Assyria of the Bible?
Ein Gedi - A Testimony of God's Grace and Provision
Cash of 3,000 Year Old Canaanite Gold Found
Did the Old Testament Offer Only One Way to God?
50 People in the Bible Confirmed by Archeaology
New Testament
Under a Jail - Possibly Herod's Palace
Unsealing of Christ's Reputed Tomb Turns Up New Revelations
New Digs to Take Place at Masada (and pics of old finds)
Monday, June 13, 2016
History Round-Up
These aren't necessarily new articles and resources, but new to me, and interesting!
EGYPT
Egyptian Tour - Daily Life
A blog post with LOTS of pictures and a focus on daily life in Egypt.
Pharoah in Canaan
This article is about an exhibit that explores the cross-cultural exchange that took place between Egypt and Canaan during the second millennium BC. Has a mention of the Biblical story of the Joseph, and lots of pictures.
Oldest/Longest Ancient Egyptian Leather Manuscript Found
Interesting tidbit about use of leather vs. Papyrus: Parchment was used for important religious texts and for documents that had to travel, because it the short term it was more sturdy than papyrus. But, over time it actually broke down quicker than papyrus.
Youngest Mummified Fetus Discovered
This is interesting because it says a lot about how Egyptians viewed the unborn. The baby was probably from a miscarriage.
Amazing Mummies of King Tut's Grandparents
Redating the Exodus and Conquest (Free Book PDF)
Egyptian Boat Burial Discovered
Oldest Depiction of Ancient Egyptian Demons Found
"The ancient Egyptian world of belief was inhabited by a huge number of entities with super powers. They could play both malevolent or benevolent roles, as threats, maladies and dangers, or as protectors, helpers and defenders."
Art and Power in Ancient Egypt
Nilometer Discovered from 3rd Century BC
This instrument measured the Nile's rise and fall and was used for Taxes
ISREAL/JUDEA
Photo of the Week - Judean Desert
Daily Life in the Time of the Judges
Ancient Sticy Notes Shift Secular Scholars Closer to Evangelicals on Bible's Age
OTHER/VARIOUS
Why No Truely Ancient Bible Writings Have Been Found
This article talks a lot about the history of writing in general, as it goes into deatail about the materials used by ancient writers including (but not limited) to Isreal, Egypt, Phonicia and how these hold up over time.
Free Books/Articles from Biblicalarchaeology.org
Well, I'm sure these have been there for a while, but I just discovered it: a whole page full of e-books on Biblical history and archaeology free when you sign up for their newsletter.
EGYPT
Egyptian Tour - Daily Life
A blog post with LOTS of pictures and a focus on daily life in Egypt.
Pharoah in Canaan
This article is about an exhibit that explores the cross-cultural exchange that took place between Egypt and Canaan during the second millennium BC. Has a mention of the Biblical story of the Joseph, and lots of pictures.
Oldest/Longest Ancient Egyptian Leather Manuscript Found
Interesting tidbit about use of leather vs. Papyrus: Parchment was used for important religious texts and for documents that had to travel, because it the short term it was more sturdy than papyrus. But, over time it actually broke down quicker than papyrus.
Youngest Mummified Fetus Discovered
This is interesting because it says a lot about how Egyptians viewed the unborn. The baby was probably from a miscarriage.
Amazing Mummies of King Tut's Grandparents
Redating the Exodus and Conquest (Free Book PDF)
Egyptian Boat Burial Discovered
Oldest Depiction of Ancient Egyptian Demons Found
"The ancient Egyptian world of belief was inhabited by a huge number of entities with super powers. They could play both malevolent or benevolent roles, as threats, maladies and dangers, or as protectors, helpers and defenders."
Art and Power in Ancient Egypt
Nilometer Discovered from 3rd Century BC
This instrument measured the Nile's rise and fall and was used for Taxes
ISREAL/JUDEA
Photo of the Week - Judean Desert
Daily Life in the Time of the Judges
Ancient Sticy Notes Shift Secular Scholars Closer to Evangelicals on Bible's Age
OTHER/VARIOUS
Why No Truely Ancient Bible Writings Have Been Found
This article talks a lot about the history of writing in general, as it goes into deatail about the materials used by ancient writers including (but not limited) to Isreal, Egypt, Phonicia and how these hold up over time.
Free Books/Articles from Biblicalarchaeology.org
Well, I'm sure these have been there for a while, but I just discovered it: a whole page full of e-books on Biblical history and archaeology free when you sign up for their newsletter.
Monday, May 30, 2016
History Round-up
Below are a list of my favorite "recent" Holy Land history finds (ok...not all so recent, as I've actually been collecting these since January). Enjoy!
General/Mixed Location Articles
Top 10 Finds in 2015
Yes, I'm way late in posting this...but still interesting.
Isreal/Judah
A Woman's Seal and a Man's Seal From Jerusalem Excavations
A very interesting article about seals and how they were used in Ancient Isreal. This page shows an actual picture of the seal recently found.
Return to the Cave of John the Baptist
A look a first century Mikva, ritual bath/baptismal.
Possible Home of Jesus in Nazareth
Shovel found in Magdala House
I love examples of items of everyday life like this.
Holy Land Portraits
A website I found with artist interpretations of various holy land sites.
Shipwreck in Isreal in the Time of Constantine
Egypt
A Discussion of When the Exodus Took Place
General/Mixed Location Articles
Top 10 Finds in 2015
Yes, I'm way late in posting this...but still interesting.
Isreal/Judah
A Woman's Seal and a Man's Seal From Jerusalem Excavations
A very interesting article about seals and how they were used in Ancient Isreal. This page shows an actual picture of the seal recently found.
Return to the Cave of John the Baptist
A look a first century Mikva, ritual bath/baptismal.
Possible Home of Jesus in Nazareth
Shovel found in Magdala House
I love examples of items of everyday life like this.
Holy Land Portraits
A website I found with artist interpretations of various holy land sites.
Shipwreck in Isreal in the Time of Constantine
Egypt
A Discussion of When the Exodus Took Place
Friday, October 2, 2015
History Round-up
The following is a round-up of the most interesting articles and websites I've found recently that shed light on the life and times of places mentioned in the Bible.
ISREAL/JUDEA
Aerial Video from Over Isreal
Some gorgeous shots you won't want to miss, and an epiphany from the photographer.
Philistines Introducted New Plants to Coastal Plains
Article tells how plants introduced to the Holy Land when the Philisteens migrated there included cumin, sycamore, and opium poppy.
Seal Found in Jersulamen from Time of King David
EGYPT
Critique of the David Rohl's Revised Egyptian Chronology
...which was recently promoted in the movie Exodus: Patterns of Evidence
Roman-era Egyptian Mummy Paintings Show Egyptian Blue Paint
This was interesting to me because it reveals some things we didn't know about ancient painting techniques and coloring.
ROME
6th Century BC Home Discovery Changes Ancient Rome Map
MULTI-LOCALITY
Travel Costs in Roman Times
This is an interactive tool where you can calculate travel costs from any two cities in the 1st century Roman world...in Roman denarius. According to the Bible, a days wage for farm work was 1 denarius. In Egypt around the same time there's records of a denarius (based on conversion from other coin used there) being worth about a weeks wage (7 days...not OUR 5 day work week).
The History of the Color Blue
The "Egyptian Blue Paint" story above lead me to this one. Blue was a hard color to make naturally, so how artists and craftsmen managed to incorporate this color throughout history is a fascinating story talked about here.
ISREAL/JUDEA
Aerial Video from Over Isreal
Some gorgeous shots you won't want to miss, and an epiphany from the photographer.
Philistines Introducted New Plants to Coastal Plains
Article tells how plants introduced to the Holy Land when the Philisteens migrated there included cumin, sycamore, and opium poppy.
Seal Found in Jersulamen from Time of King David
EGYPT
Critique of the David Rohl's Revised Egyptian Chronology
...which was recently promoted in the movie Exodus: Patterns of Evidence
Roman-era Egyptian Mummy Paintings Show Egyptian Blue Paint
This was interesting to me because it reveals some things we didn't know about ancient painting techniques and coloring.
ROME
6th Century BC Home Discovery Changes Ancient Rome Map
MULTI-LOCALITY
Travel Costs in Roman Times
This is an interactive tool where you can calculate travel costs from any two cities in the 1st century Roman world...in Roman denarius. According to the Bible, a days wage for farm work was 1 denarius. In Egypt around the same time there's records of a denarius (based on conversion from other coin used there) being worth about a weeks wage (7 days...not OUR 5 day work week).
The History of the Color Blue
The "Egyptian Blue Paint" story above lead me to this one. Blue was a hard color to make naturally, so how artists and craftsmen managed to incorporate this color throughout history is a fascinating story talked about here.
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