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Aug 31 Blog

53 People in the Bible Confirmed Archaeologically

How many people mentioned in the Hebrew Bible have been confirmed archaeologically? Lawrence Mykytiuk reveals the surprising number—from Israelite kings to Mesopotamian monarchs—and some lesser figures as well.

Painting 'He turned their waters into blood,' by the 19th-century American folk painter Erastus Salisbury Field (1805–1900). Photo: National Gallery of Art, Washington/Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch

Apr 1 Blog

Exodus in the Bible and the Egyptian Plagues

By: BAS Staff

The Book of Exodus describes ten Egyptian plagues that bring suffering to the land of pharaoh. Are these Biblical plagues plausible on any level?

Dec 19 Blog

Bible Secrets Revealed

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

The History Channel's new series "Bible Secrets Revealed" tackles the mysteries of the Bible over the course of six weeks.

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