Posts tagged: biblical
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.