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Dec 25 Blog

Did Jesus Exist? Searching for Evidence Beyond the Bible

By: Lawrence Mykytiuk

Did Jesus of Nazareth, “the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5), really exist? What’s the evidence outside of the Bible? Classical and Jewish writings from the first several centuries C.E. give us a glimpse of the person who would become the central figure in Christianity mere decades after his crucifixion.

John The Baptist in 13th century mosaic in the Hagia Sophia

Jul 5 Blog

7 “Real” Religious Figures from the New Testament

By: Megan Sauter

Although the New Testament is full of intriguing characters, only a handful of them have been substantiated through extra-biblical evidence—that is, evidence outside the Bible, […]

May 19 Blog

Isaiah’s Signature Uncovered in Jerusalem

By: Megan Sauter

Archaeologist Eilat Mazar reveals what may be a seal impression of the prophet Isaiah—unveiled here for the first time ever—in honor of Hershel Shanks’s retirement as Editor of BAR.

Oct 8 Blog

Tenth-Century B.C. Stone Seal Discovered by the Temple Mount Sifting Project

By: Henry Curtis Pelgrift

An ancient stone seal dated to the 10th century B.C.—the time of David and Solomon—has been found in soil taken from Jerusalem’s Temple Mount.

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extra biblical evidence

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Did Jesus Exist? Searching for Evidence Beyond the Bible

7 “Real” Religious Figures from the New Testament

Isaiah’s Signature Uncovered in Jerusalem

Tenth-Century B.C. Stone Seal Discovered by the Temple Mount Sifting Project

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A Digger’s Life: A Guide to the Archaeology Dig Experience

The Dead Sea Scrolls: Past, Present, and Future

Biblical Peoples—The World of Ancient Israel

Easter: Exploring the Resurrection of Jesus

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Did Jesus Exist? Searching for Evidence Beyond the Bible

7 “Real” Religious Figures from the New Testament

Isaiah’s Signature Uncovered in Jerusalem

Tenth-Century B.C. Stone Seal Discovered by the Temple Mount Sifting Project

Must-Read Free eBooks

A Digger’s Life: A Guide to the Archaeology Dig Experience

The Dead Sea Scrolls: Past, Present, and Future

Biblical Peoples—The World of Ancient Israel

Easter: Exploring the Resurrection of Jesus

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