Archaeological excavations in Jerusalem don’t cease to bring the Bible alive! Here are a couple of 2000 year old stone dice from the 1st century AD when the Jewish Holy Temple, originally built by king Solomon, was still standing- before Continue reading
Doric capital found from Solomon’s Portico in the Holy Temple of Jerusalem… Whether celebrating Passover or Easter, the Paschal lamb sacrifice is a central theme. Here is a recent find from where it all happened 2000 years ago – the Continue reading
Discovered: Golden Bell from the High Priest robe in Jerusalem’s Holy Temple Is it possible to hear an actual musical note from bible times? Well, here’s an incredible find that sheds light (photo credit City of David & Israel Antiquities Continue reading
This ancient 7th century BC papyrus is the first mention of Jerusalem in Hebrew outside the Bible (photo Israel Antiquities Authority) Jerusalem is indeed famous, mentioned over 800 times in the Bible. But do we have any ancient historical documents Continue reading
The 2000 year old Arch of Titus celebrates Roman victory over Judea, depicting Jewish prisoners of war carrying Jerusalem Temple treasures into Rome. With the recent UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization!!!) vote denying any Jewish connection to Continue reading
2000 year old marble floor tiles from the Holy Temple on Mount Moriah in Jerusalem brought to light. For the first time in history, actual decorative elements from the Holy Temple in Jerusalem have been brought to light! Exquisite marble Continue reading
Tomb of Zechariah son of Jehoiada… Walking in the Kidron Valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem we come across the monumental rock carved Tomb of Zechariah son of Jehoiada the High Priest. Zechariah murdered: Zechariah Continue reading
Western (Wailing) Wall Touch biblical Jerusalem! Israel’s Western Wall or Wailing Wall, built by King Herod, supports the huge Temple Mount platform over Mount Moriah where Solomon’s Temple stood. Ask Zack Shavin about visiting and even celebrating your Bar Mitzvah Continue reading
Abraham & Isaac Overlook Imagine opening the Bible here in Israel and standing at the very place where a biblical event unfolded! Today we are at the Abraham & Isaac Overlook in Jerusalem. Here Abraham and Isaac first beheld Moriah Continue reading