Bible History Daily

Bible History Daily

Jan 12

The Home of Nero’s Wife at Pompeii

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

Renewed excavations near Pompeii are revealing more of the incredible riches of a house believed to be the home of Emperor Nero’s second wife, Poppaea. […]

Jan 12

Exquisite Byzantine Monastery Discovered

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

Archaeologists with the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) uncovered the remains of an exquisite Byzantine monastery and a nearby town during development works to expand the […]

The Great Isaiah Scroll. Photo: John C. Trevor, PhD. Digital Image: James E. Trevor

Jan 11

The “Original” Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls

By: Noah Wiener

More than 200 Biblical texts written in Hebrew were discovered among the Dead Sea Scrolls. How do these ancient Biblical texts compare with the Masoretic Text and the Greek Septuagint in scholars’ search for the most authoritative text of the Hebrew Bible?

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Jan 10

Adam and Eve

By: BAS Staff

In a BAS Library special collection of articles, learn about a controversial interpretation of the creation of woman, and explore other themes related to Adam and Eve in the Bible.

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Jan 9

Temple of the Sun Discovered at Abusir

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

Archaeologists working at the site of Abusir, one of the main burial grounds of the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis, have uncovered an extensive temple […]

Jan 9

When Canaanites Go Antiquing

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

We all know that one person who fills their home with a never-ending flow of antiques. Maybe that person is even you. No matter who […]

Petra’s famous Khazneh. Courtesy Nathan Steinmeyer, BAS

Jan 8

OnSite: Petra

By: Nathan Steinmeyer & Glenn Corbett

Tucked away in the sandstone cliffs of southern Jordan sits a wonder of the ancient world: Petra of the Nabateans. Whether it is the stunning […]

Kedesh, located in northern Israel. Photo Courtesy of the Tel Kedesh Excavations / Sharon Herbert & Andrea Berlin, Directors

Jan 8

Who Were the Maccabees and What Did They Do?

By: Megan Sauter

Who were the Maccabees, what did they do? From priests to kings, the Maccabees created an independent Jewish kingdom in the second century BCE. Their […]

Roman legionary base at Megiddo. Photo courtesy Matthew J. Adams

Jan 7

The Roman Army at Armageddon

By: Marek Dospěl

From the Bronze Age to the Ottoman period and beyond, the Jezreel Valley has served as a meeting point for armies, merchants, and pilgrims. Its […]

“The Spill of Paul” by Italian painter Parmigianino. Credit: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Bilddatenbank {{PD-US-expired}}

Jan 6

When Did Saul Become Paul?

By: John Drummond

It is arguable that other than Jesus himself, no one has been more influential on the development of Christianity than the apostle Paul. One can […]

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