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This past summer, news reports began proclaiming the astonishing discovery of an ancient Egyptian sphinx in Israel. So far, only the front legs of the statue have been unearthed. Archeologist expect the … Continue reading When Dagon Bowed Before God
I recently had the delightful experience of spending a few days with Israeli archeologist Dr. Gabi Barkay and his sweet Esther. Dr. Barkay, director of the Israel Excavation Society Sifting Project, was in … Continue reading Dr. Gabriel Barkay and the Temple Mount
Do you see this photograph? This is the aquaduct at Caesarea Maritma, one of my favorite places on earth. Honestly, if money was no object I would live in Caesarea Maritima. … Continue reading “Oprah, Is that You?”
Jesus was a master storyteller who never passed up the chance to use a readily available illustration to drive home his point. Once, when the disciples were dismayed over their … Continue reading Mustard Seeds, Mountain Moving, and Israel’s Builder-King
As Naman Avigad led the excavations of the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem between 1973-1974, he began to unearth something remarkable. Under Mr. Avigad’s guidance, spades broke … Continue reading In Annas’ Mansion