Posts tagged: biblical
Biblical Relic Dealer Acquitted in Forgery Trial, Sparking Controversy
A suspected forger is acquitted in Israel.
Ancient Biblical Gardens ‘Bloom’ Again
A reconstruction of the garden from excavated pollen reveals a paradise of exotic plants.
Ancient Burial May Reveal Home of Biblical Figure
The burial box could reveal the home of the family of the biblical figure and high priest Caiaphas prior to their exodus to Galilee after 70 AD.
Scientists Probe Truth Behind Biblical Story
Scientists get their hands and knees dirty to investigate whether King David ruled a large empire or a small kingdom
First Beehives from Biblical Israel Discovered
Recently discovered beehives from ancient Israel 3,000 years ago appear to be the oldest evidence for beekeeping ever found, scientists reported.
Growing by Biblical portions: Last Supper paintings over Millennium depict growing appetites
The sizes of the portions and plates in more than four dozen depictions of the Last Supper -- painted over the past 1,000 years -- have gradually grown bigger and bigger, according to a new study.
Khirbet Qeiyafa identified as biblical ‘Neta’im’
Has another mystery in the history of Israel been solved? Researchers have identified Khirbet Qeiyafa as "Neta'im", which is mentioned in the Bible's book of Chronicles.
Biblical City’s True Location Discovered, Researchers Claim
Scientists think they've finally found the real location of a city mentioned in the bible called Neta'im.
Most ancient Hebrew biblical inscription deciphered, scholar says
An inscription dating from the 10th century BCE (the period of King David's reign) has been deciphered, showing that it is a Hebrew inscription. The discovery makes this the earliest known Hebrew writing, according to one scholar.