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Shock and Awe: The Exodus Narrative

Mary Joan Winn Leith

Was Jesus Married to Mary Magdalene?

Mark Goodacre

Uncovering Early Christianity

Bart Ehrman

Could Mt. Ebal Be Deuteronomy’s “Place of the Name”?

Sandra Richter

1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed

Eric H. Cline

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Easter and the Death of Jesus

Archaeologists and Bible scholars come together to discuss what happened to Jesus—from the Last Supper to the empty tomb. Plus, learn how Jesus’ cup from the last supper became the Holy Grail.

Exodus/Egypt

It’s the most dramatic event in the Hebrew Bible—the flight of the Israelites from Egypt and their miraculous escape across the Red Sea. How much history is contained in the Biblical account?

The Biblical Moses

Moses’ story is told in the Book of Exodus, but it starts in Genesis with the story of Abraham and his family with whom God makes a covenant.

Women in the Bible

Although the Bible is largely a product of the male-dominated societies of ancient Israel and the first-century C.E. Roman world, some of its most fascinating, evocative and inspiring characters are women.

The Patriarch Abraham and Family

Before there was a Promised Land, before there was a people known as Israel, there was a man named Abraham, who was called by God to leave his home and his country and head for an unknown place.

Where Jesus Walked: Free Access For a Limited Time

Follow in Jesus’ footsteps and learn about the places he resided and visited during his life and ministry. Explore the archaeological sites that are bringing the Gospels to life with startling discoveries.

Temple Mount

Considered sacred ground even before Biblical times and bitterly contested in our own day, the Temple Mount is one of the most fascinating and important places on earth.

The Canonical Gospels

The four canonical Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John narrate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Explore articles that cast each of the gospels in a new light.

Who Were the Phoenicians?

The Bible records that the Phoenicians had a close relationship with the Israelites: Their royalty married each other; they traded with each other; and, significantly, they never went to war with each other.

Paul’s Journeys

The apostle Paul traveled extensively throughout the Roman Empire to spread the teachings of Jesus. He spread the gospel for seven years across thousands of miles. What does archaeology tell us about the places he visited?

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Smithsonian Books

The Smithsonian Books series illuminates the Bible through a multi-perspective approach. Includes an exploration the Bible through varied feminist perspectives. Also contains a thorough discussion of the historical Jesus.

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