Montage The Defeat of Sennacherib by Paul Rubens cira 1613 Photo Wikimedia Commons and sketch of Sennacherib from Shortbiography dot com LOGOISIS looters of Jonah's tomb in Nineveh inadvertently made a whale of a discovery. Now that the terror group has been driven from the site, archaeologists in Iraq are confirming discovery of a palace that a notorious enemy of ancient Israel called his home.

Jerusalem Archaeological Park Winter 2013 Photo Brian Schrauger LOGO bWhat was it like to "go up" to the Temple, "the house of the God of Jacob"? Starting this week, pilgrims to Jerusalem can walk the same path worshippers took 2,000 years ago.

Montage Menorah and Cross etchings found in Israel Photos YouTube screenshot TOI channel IAA Wikimedia commons LOGOWhile caving during Hanukkah, Mickey, Sefi and Givoni made an astonishing discovery. Inside a cistern-cave, they found an array of carvings, including depictions of the Second Temple menorah and a Christian cross. Nearby, doves were raised for sacrifice in the Temple.

10 Commandment tablet views | Photo: Heritage AuctionsAccording to the book of Exodus, God himself carved the Ten Commandments onto tablets of stone. That engraving is said to be inside the Ark of the Covenant, whereabouts unknown. Apart from these, the oldest known inscription of the Ten Commandments onto stone was, for several years, used as paving. This is that tablet's story.

Netanyahu holds coin from 67 CE from Jewish Revolt Photo Israeli GPO TITLEDWere there Jews in Israel 2000 years ago? Did Jewish zealots lead a revolt against Rome that led to the destruction of the Solomon's Second Temple in 70 CE? Is the biblical record about Israel and Jerusalem accurate? Once again, according to the archaeology, including its written record in Hebrew, it is.

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