Archaeology and the Bible

[MrsRoseTreasure]

I put together this little rant on a meme someone posted on another website mocking the Bible. There are some things I just can't scroll past. Having completed the rant, I realized I had a nice little bit of research on my hands, and some folks here might enjoy it.

I hope someone can make good use of it. Please share what you have.


Sodom and Gomorrah have been found Sodom & Gomorrah, buried under ash and sulfur rocks/brimstone, along with the other three cities destroyed that day.

Coral encrusted chariot parts and horse remains have been found under the Red Sea Chariots in Red Sea: ‘Irrefutable evidence’

Mt. Sinai with the remains of the altar to the golden calf is nearby, along with the evidence of a multitude camped around it. "The Real Mount Sinai Is In Saudi Arabia - Page 1"

The rock of Horeb is right near by there, still standing split in two with evidence of a great water-flow beneath it. http://goo.gl/udEfhZ

There's evidence that Joseph was Imhotep of Egypt Joseph, son of Jacob (Israel), was Imhotep, of Egyptian History – Imhotep: The Egyptian Identity of Joseph, and there's DNA evidence that we all trace back to the same "mother." HowStuffWorks "Are we all descended from a common female ancestor?"

The king Cyrus was a real person, and he did indeed send the Jews home and help build their temple, as it was foretold and is written in the scriptures many many years before it happened. Cyrus the Great - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There is archeological evidence of both David King David's name found in Biblical archaeology and Solomon King Solomon's Wall Found—Proof of Bible Tale?, along with several other Hebrew kings. There have been found several documents referring to "Yeshua Chrestos" being put to death Secular historians: Yeshua Chrestus died but….. :: Northern Colorado Gazette, and the place of his crucifixion as well as his temporary tomb have been located. The crucifixion of Jesus and the Garden Tomb of Jerusalem | Washington Times Communities

 

[RedTent]

The most outstanding archaeological finding has been the deep sea scrolls. They weren't even buried but had been in plain sight for 2,000 years in open caves. It is as if God gave them to us when we most needed them.

They have changed the face of our understanding of scripture. They have given us the Jewish background of Christianity, so our understanding of Christ is enhanced. They have shown us how the world was at the time Christ lived on earth, so we can better understand. They have proven that scripture really is the word of God, for any other book that was copied by hand for many years would be edited over and over and changed. Scripture wasn't changed.

Hebrew was written in many different ways over time and our scholars could learn all of them through the scrolls. Palio-Hebrew, Cryptic, and Herodian. It was the key to understanding other archaeological finds.

For our ancient Hebrew History professors, they opened up ancient history.

 

[GodIsSalvation]

Very awesome idea for a topic and good finds you have posted indeed!

Reminds me of a cool documentary I saw about the archaeology surrounding Jericho. The documentary really speaks to how even some of the minor details one often overlooks in the Bible are of vast importance. My only nuance with the video is they estimate a date whereas I am of the opinion that it is impossible to date ancients things past the Julian Calendar for which our calendar is based upon. Either way that little nuance aside all you need know is that the ruins of Jericho are very old and there's many things we can tell from these ruins that in part confirm the biblical story. Also apart from that is a pretty cool documentary in and of itself in terms of explaining archaeology as a subject unto itself.

NEW! Jericho Unearthed Bible Proof - YouTube

[video=youtube;L-cmdl4Cqdo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-cmdl4Cqdo[/video]

 

[nathan3]

MrsRoseTreasure I know of some you would really like I have saved files i can give you. Just let me know.

 

[Sophia1993]

I would also like to add they found the walls of Jericho, with a part of it fallen down, and evidence of fire with a couple feet of ash since they Israelites set fire to the whole city... Just like the bible says. Also archeologists found ruins of King David's palace. I love how they keep finding more biblical things

 

[posthuman]

the literal fulfillment of the destruction of Tyre, substantiated by history and archaeology as prophesied by Ezekiel is pretty amazing!

have a read:
https://www.biblearchaeology.org/po...Fallibility-of-The-Old-Testament.aspx#Article

also the website linked to ↑ is a good resource for much more research into archaeology & the bible. nowhere has archaeology discredited the bible. the only people that say that it has cite non-evidence as evidence of non-existence.

 

[jb]

The books of William M Ramsay are filled with much archaeological evidence supporting Scriptural facts, you can get many of his books Here as scanned pdf files...

Yahweh Shalom...

 

[MrsRoseTreasure]

I am blown away!! These are some great resources.

Here's a link to some info on the walls of Jericho: The Walls of Jericho | Bible is True

RedTent: Yes, the DSC are one of my favorite find!! They were discovered the same time period that Israel became a nation, which was the same year that the "Noah's Ark" first became visible in Turkey. Yahweh is opening is hand. They are now available to view in their digitally enhanced forms: The Dead Sea Scrolls

Posthuman: I have read the account of Tyre so many times! I was obsessed, for a time, and love this story. Thanks for the link.

As a funny side note, no one has commented on the meme I was debunking.

I would love to know more. Thank you all for sharing.

 

[RedTent]

All of these archaeological finds have had an impact on the church. In 1960 there was a movement started that spoke of both OT scripture and NT scripture as all breathed by God, each testament enhancing the other. Some Jewish laws and traditions are followed by these people as long as there is an understanding that these are cultural and do not pertain to salvation. They say they are teaching from the roots of Christ. There is a great outcry in the established churches against these people.

These finds have so impacted the understanding of the history of the Hebrew people that the study of ancient history in our theological colleges has changed. What has been learned about the ancient roots of Christ has even had an impact on churches who announce they are solidly only new covenant churches.

 

[Angela53510]

I love archaeology! If you go back into the 19th century, when the so-called "Higher Criticism" of the Bible was popular, particularly among German scholars, almost no sites of the Bible had been uncovered. Palestine was a barren land, Turkey was still dominated by the Ottoman Empire, and all the "tells" or hills that covered ruins were just thought to be part of the natural landscape.

As Christians and Jews began to excavate these sites, amazing things were discovered, and as someone noted - none of them debunked the Bible, but rather always confirmed what is written in the Bible about history and geography.

My favorite example is Gallio Paulus who was proconsul in Acts 18:12-17 when Paul was brought up on charges by the Jews of Corinth.

"But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jewsmade a united attack on Paul and brought him before the tribunal, [SUP]13 [/SUP]saying, “This man is persuading people to worship God contrary to the law.” [SUP]14 [/SUP]But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, “If it were a matter of wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, I would have reason to accept your complaint. [SUP]15 [/SUP]But since it is a matter of questions about words and names and your own law, see to it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of these things.” [SUP]16 [/SUP]And he drove them from the tribunal. [SUP]17 [/SUP]And they all seized Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him in front of the tribunal. But Gallio paid no attention to any of this."

This discovery, found in 1905 uncovered that Gallio was in power in 52 AD. Since the proconsul was only in power for one year, it narrows considerably the timing and events of the New Testament. It confirms that Paul could have been in Corinth that year, and this event has good historical foundation. It also serves as a dating key for other events in the New Testament. Yet before this discovery, it was not known that Gallio even existed, let along was a proconsul in the place where the Bible says he was.

Gallio Inscription

Here is another good site for archaeological information.

Apologetics Press - Archaeology and the New Testament

 

[MrsRoseTreasure]

Excellent!! I had no knowledge of this!! I am so excited, thank you.

I love archaeology! If you go back into the 19th century, when the so-called "Higher Criticism" of the Bible was popular, particularly among German scholars, almost no sites of the Bible had been uncovered. Palestine was a barren land, Turkey was still dominated by the Ottoman Empire, and all the "tells" or hills that covered ruins were just thought to be part of the natural landscape.

As Christians and Jews began to excavate these sites, amazing things were discovered, and as someone noted - none of them debunked the Bible, but rather always confirmed what is written in the Bible about history and geography.

My favorite example is Gallio Paulus who was proconsul in Acts 18:12-17 when Paul was brought up on charges by the Jews of Corinth.

"But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jewsmade a united attack on Paul and brought him before the tribunal, [SUP]13 [/SUP]saying, “This man is persuading people to worship God contrary to the law.” [SUP]14 [/SUP]But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, “If it were a matter of wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, I would have reason to accept your complaint. [SUP]15 [/SUP]But since it is a matter of questions about words and names and your own law, see to it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of these things.” [SUP]16 [/SUP]And he drove them from the tribunal. [SUP]17 [/SUP]And they all seized Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him in front of the tribunal. But Gallio paid no attention to any of this."

This discovery, found in 1905 uncovered that Gallio was in power in 52 AD. Since the proconsul was only in power for one year, it narrows considerably the timing and events of the New Testament. It confirms that Paul could have been in Corinth that year, and this event has good historical foundation. It also serves as a dating key for other events in the New Testament. Yet before this discovery, it was not known that Gallio even existed, let along was a proconsul in the place where the Bible says he was.

Gallio Inscription

Here is another good site for archaeological information.

Apologetics Press - Archaeology and the New Testament

 

[faroukfarouk]

I love archaeology! If you go back into the 19th century, when the so-called "Higher Criticism" of the Bible was popular, particularly among German scholars, almost no sites of the Bible had been uncovered. Palestine was a barren land, Turkey was still dominated by the Ottoman Empire, and all the "tells" or hills that covered ruins were just thought to be part of the natural landscape.

As Christians and Jews began to excavate these sites, amazing things were discovered, and as someone noted - none of them debunked the Bible, but rather always confirmed what is written in the Bible about history and geography.

My favorite example is Gallio Paulus who was proconsul in Acts 18:12-17 when Paul was brought up on charges by the Jews of Corinth.

"But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jewsmade a united attack on Paul and brought him before the tribunal, [SUP]13 [/SUP]saying, “This man is persuading people to worship God contrary to the law.” [SUP]14 [/SUP]But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, “If it were a matter of wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, I would have reason to accept your complaint. [SUP]15 [/SUP]But since it is a matter of questions about words and names and your own law, see to it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of these things.” [SUP]16 [/SUP]And he drove them from the tribunal. [SUP]17 [/SUP]And they all seized Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him in front of the tribunal. But Gallio paid no attention to any of this."

This discovery, found in 1905 uncovered that Gallio was in power in 52 AD. Since the proconsul was only in power for one year, it narrows considerably the timing and events of the New Testament. It confirms that Paul could have been in Corinth that year, and this event has good historical foundation. It also serves as a dating key for other events in the New Testament. Yet before this discovery, it was not known that Gallio even existed, let along was a proconsul in the place where the Bible says he was.

Gallio Inscription

Here is another good site for archaeological information.

Apologetics Press - Archaeology and the New Testament

Interesting! You may be sure also that 'experts' who are determined to continue to doubt, will find ways of explaining away the implications of the discoveries.

Blessings.

 

[Angela53510]

It's pretty hard to doubt this particular discovery. Another interesting fact, is that Colossae is located in Turkey, a country run by Muslims. It is a large tell, but the Turkish government will not let archaeologists excavate the ruins. This city was destroyed by an earthquake between 61-64 AD depending upon the source in history.

The tragic AD 60 earthquake of Colossae, Laodicea, and Hierapolis—ReligiouslyIncorrect.org

So this was very close to the time that Paul was doing missionary journeys, and around the time he wrote his letter to the Colossians. I would imagine the Muslims are very concerned about the discoveries that the tell might hold! Imagine if they found the original manuscript for Colossians!! Or any other dates and events in the books confirmed, such as the Christological hymn in Col. 1:15-23

"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. [SUP]16 [/SUP]For by[SUP][f][/SUP] him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. [SUP]17 [/SUP]And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. [SUP]18 [/SUP]And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. [SUP]19 [/SUP]For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, [SUP]20 [/SUP]and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.[SUP]21 [/SUP]And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, [SUP]22 [/SUP]he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, [SUP]23 [/SUP]if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation[SUP][g][/SUP] under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister."

That would really disagree with the Muslim concept of who Jesus was - this outright puts their lies to rest! I guess God will have that tell opened in his own time, to confirm the truth of the Bible!

Here is a picture of the Tell, under which lies the city of Colossae:



And who says you can't learn things in Seminary!? All these facts are things I learned in my archaeology courses and Biblical Backgrounds in Seminary. Those courses were also very confirming of my faith and my trust in the Bible, which were strong before I started! And a good witness to the lost, that the Bible can be confirmed in so many ways.

 

[MrsRoseTreasure]

Biblical archeology is one of my favorite topics. I am constantly combing news sites and social sites looking for more.

I suppose it's based on how I came by my faith. I found out early on that much of what I learned in church was inaccurate, and my faith was shaken. I fell into sin and confusion. In my early 20's I determined I was going to find out if the Bible was true, one way or the other. Ultimately, I can verify that I have yet to find an untruth in the Word. Archaeology (others work, unfortunately, since I lack the means to travel) is one of the many tools I've used in the past. I know this book is true, therefore, Yahweh must exist and Yeshua must have sacrificed his own life to save my soul. That's when any doubt I had melted, and I now study merely for the beautiful truths yet to be uncovered. Each time I feel like I've opened up a beautifully wrapped gift. I feel so blessed to have been born during this era of the outpouring of truth and the great opening of the books of prophecy.

I will read just about any idea, book, or article about it, and hold it up to the standard of scripture to see if it is true. I have explored through studying law, geography, prophetic word, "fringe" ideas that "good" Christians don't consider, and good old fashioned prayer and supplication.

Lately, geology seems to be at the front of my attention, and the truth of the literal 6-day creation and the flood. I suppose that's a topic for another thread.

Please, keep sharing. The fellowship is like water to my thirsty soul, and I love every new discovery.

Shabbat shalom.

 

[MrsRoseTreasure]

The Gulf of Aqaba and the coral encrusted chariots are under the control of the UAE and Egypt, and they are not real friendly toward a bunch of truth-finders coming in there and revealing anything, either. Mt. Sinai is also off-limits, but this is cool.

Go to Bing Maps - Driving Directions, Traffic and Road Conditions and copy/paste these coordinates: 28.5813277777778, 35.3961277777778

When it loads, hover over "Birds Eye" and change it to "Aerial." Click Zoom, then click anywhere else to make the annoying box go away. Zoom in...zoom in....do you see it? That's the altar to the golden calf.

Then try this one: 28.726388888889, 35.23611111111 and follow the steps above. Rock of Horeb.

I don't know if you can see this list, but I put this together one day. Bing Maps - Driving Directions, Traffic and Road Conditions

It's pretty hard to doubt this particular discovery. Another interesting fact, is that Colossae is located in Turkey, a country run by Muslims. It is a large tell, but the Turkish government will not let archaeologists excavate the ruins. This city was destroyed by an earthquake between 61-64 AD depending upon the source in history.

The tragic AD 60 earthquake of Colossae, Laodicea, and Hierapolis—ReligiouslyIncorrect.org

So this was very close to the time that Paul was doing missionary journeys, and around the time he wrote his letter to the Colossians. I would imagine the Muslims are very concerned about the discoveries that the tell might hold! Imagine if they found the original manuscript for Colossians!! Or any other dates and events in the books confirmed, such as the Christological hymn in Col. 1:15-23

"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. [SUP]16 [/SUP]For by[SUP][f][/SUP] him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. [SUP]17 [/SUP]And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. [SUP]18 [/SUP]And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. [SUP]19 [/SUP]For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, [SUP]20 [/SUP]and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.[SUP]21 [/SUP]And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, [SUP]22 [/SUP]he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, [SUP]23 [/SUP]if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation[SUP][g][/SUP] under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister."

That would really disagree with the Muslim concept of who Jesus was - this outright puts their lies to rest! I guess God will have that tell opened in his own time, to confirm the truth of the Bible!

Here is a picture of the Tell, under which lies the city of Colossae:

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And who says you can't learn things in Seminary!? All these facts are things I learned in my archaeology courses and Biblical Backgrounds in Seminary. Those courses were also very confirming of my faith and my trust in the Bible, which were strong before I started! And a good witness to the lost, that the Bible can be confirmed in so many ways.

 

[Tintin]

These are all great! But please, guys, no-one post about people finding Noah's Ark. It hasn't been found.

 

[NodMyHeadLikeYeah]

So... you mean... this is a lie?!

 

[MrsRoseTreasure]

I didn't post it because of the controversy, but what makes you say that?

These are all great! But please, guys, no-one post about people finding Noah's Ark. It hasn't been found.

 

[nathan3]

I was kinda disappointed that only one, made some effort to contact me. But I'll post some here,

This place has been found -

Genesis 32:


3 And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.



Genesis 14:



6 And the Horites in their mount Seir, unto Elparan, which is by the wilderness.


Ezekiel 35:3

King James Version (KJV)

3 And say unto it, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, O mount Seir, I am against thee, and I will stretch out mine hand against thee, and I will make thee most desolate.

Genesis 36:20

These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,

 

[nathan3]

Joshua 15:10

King James Version (KJV)

And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Bethshemesh, and passed on to Timnah:

It is also know as Selah, or Petra :

2 Kings 14:7

King James Version (KJV)

7 He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah ( Petra ) by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.

2Ch 25:11 KJV And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, and went to the valley of salt, and smote of the children of Seir (Petra) ten thousand.

Num 24:18 KJV And Edom shall be a possession, Seir (Petra) also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.


Isa 21:11KJV The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir (Petra), Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?
And some more scripture for anyone that wants to look into this farther:


Seir Scripture – Ezekiel 35:3 And say unto it, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, O mount Seir, I [am] against thee, and I will stretch out mine hand against thee, and I will make thee most desolate.


Genesis 36:30 Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these [are] the dukes [that came] of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.


Genesis 36:8 Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau [is] Edom.


Isaiah 21:11 The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?


Joshua 12:7 And these [are] the kings of the country which Joshua and the children of Israel smote on this side Jordan on the west, from Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon even unto the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir; which Joshua gave unto the tribes of Israel [for] a possession according to their divisions;


Joshua 15:10 And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which [is] Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Bethshemesh, and passed on to Timnah:


Joshua 24:4 And I gave unto Isaac Jacob and Esau: and I gave unto Esau mount Seir, to possess it; but Jacob and his children went down into Egypt.


Judges 5:4 LORD, when thou wentest out of Seir, when thou marchedst out of the field of Edom, the earth trembled, and the heavens dropped, the clouds also dropped water.