archaeology

Yes, I must admit — it's been a very long time since I've posted anything in this category. And sadly, there have been many exciting things transpire that are noteworthy along these lines. I will attempt to do better in this (yes, as I'm typing this I hear the words of Mr. Miagi ringing in my ears). Here are my first attempts to put my money where my mouth is…

August 16, 2006 - Qumran NOT Related to DSS Manuscripts?

July 27, 2006 - Ancient book of Psalms found in Ireland

May 16, 2006 - Archaeological Forgery Updates on the James Ossuary

Judas Gospel - Authentically Bogus?

Zondervan offers new Archaeological Study Bible

Archaeological Finds in Temple Mount Rubble

Kursi

Early Pilgrimage Site Marks “Swine Miracle”

"Excavators at Kursi, on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, believe the site may have been the earliest pilgrimage destination for Christians visiting the Holy Land. They have also recently found evidence that Christian pilgrims were slaughtered there in 614 A.D. by the invading Persian army…" (Biblical Archaeology Review article) »more

"The Kursi Excavation is located at the mouth of the Nahal Samakh also known as Wadi es-Samak. Located on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, the area commemorates the Miracle of the Swine performed by Yeshua…" »more

Click here to read my journal (incomplete) from the Kursi Dig.