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Archaeology
Some rejoice over discoveries like the Dead Sea Scrolls or the James Ossuary because they help to authenticate the Bible. Others rejoice because they aid scholars and theologians in understanding the cultural context surrounding biblical events and teachings. While archaeological discoveries do not come without their controversy, our understanding of the Bible, both its content and context, continues to expand thanks to the study of these finds.
Biblical Archaeology's Dusty Little Secret
The James bone box controversy reveals the politics beneath the science
October 1, 2003
Did the Exodus Never Happen?
How two Egyptologists are countering scholars who want to turn the Old Testament into myth.
September 7, 1998
Archaeology's Rebel
Eilat Mazar is unafraid to claim archaeological finds of biblical proportions.
November 11, 2011
More on Archaeology
'Jesus Said to Them, "My Wife..."'
Manuscript fragment apparently from the 300s suggests debate over whether Jesus was married.
September 19, 2012
Closer than Ever to the Breath of God
Why Protestants are especially fascinated with the Dead Sea Scrolls.
September 12, 2012
Philistine Digs Define David and Solomon
Early Israelite dig helps define David and Solomon.
July 25, 2012
James Ossuary Verdict Not Set In Stone
Biblical archaeologists still split over conclusion of long-running Israeli court drama.
June 13, 2012
Scholars Aim to Bust Archaeological Fantasies
Peer review can take years—but academic society says some claims can be dismissed in a few blog posts.
April 4, 2012
Trial on Antiquities Fraud Ends, But Not the Controversy
Judge doesn't rule whether James ossuary is authentic, but acquits antiquities collectors on almost all charges.
March 14, 2012
Archaeology's Rebel: Bible in One Hand, Spade in the Other
Eilat Mazar is unafraid to claim archaeological finds of biblical proportions.
November 11, 2011
Archaeology in Turkey: Major Finds in Asia Minor
But researchers say Turkish government is shutting them out.
October 27, 2011
The Green Collection: Bibles and More
The "Passages" exhibition will travel to Atlanta, the Vatican, New York, and other cities.
October 24, 2011
No Adam, No Eve, No Gospel
The historical Adam debate won't be resolved tomorrow, so stay engaged.
June 6, 2011
The Search for the Historical Adam
The center of the evolution debate has shifted from asking whether we came from earlier animals to whether we could have come from one man and one woman.
June 3, 2011
Scholars Doubtful About Metal Plate Documents' Authenticity
"More significant than the Dead Sea Scrolls"? It's very unlikely.
April 1, 2011
Pulling the 'Jesus Boat' from the Mud
Behind the sometimes heart-stopping recovery story.
April 22, 2010
Miracle Boat
The surreal, sometimes comical story behind the discovery of the Jesus Boat.
April 22, 2010
Archaeology: What an Ancient Hebrew Note Might Mean
Scholar says five lines of ancient script on a broken piece of pottery confirm Kingdom of Israel's existence in 10th century B.C. Others are cautious.
January 18, 2010
'Dead Sea Scrolls on Stone' 
Prof says first-century tablet tells of messiah who will die and rise.
August 15, 2008
Q&A: Daniel B. Wallace
On his organization's ancient New Testament manuscript haul in Albania.
April 23, 2008
Tablet Is 'Proof' for Jeremiah Passage
Plus: A Ghanaian pastor's shocking magic trick, Time on Democrats' religious outreach, what to watch next in the Holsinger debate, and other stories from online sources around the world.
July 12, 2007
Take the 'Jesus Family Tomb' Coverage Challenge and Win
What media outlet did the worst job covering the Talpiot tomb news?
February 28, 2007
Remains of the Day
Scholars dismiss filmmakers' assertions that Jesus and his family were buried in Jerusalem.
February 28, 2007
An Exclusive Interview with James Cameron
"I think you have the wrong guy!" he admits.
February 27, 2007
Evidence that Demands a Controversy
Plus: Newdow denied again, China persecution, religious leaders make statement, and other articles from online sources around the world.
June 13, 2006
Revising David and Solomon
Archeological study questions the Bible's take on Israel's united kingdom.
June 1, 2006
Alphabet Coup
Plus: Election results, Alito on Roe, Senate takes action on Air Force religion, and other stories from online sources around the world.
April 13, 2006
Paul's Tomb Reportedly Discovered
Plus: The Wall Street Journal on ethnic evangelicals, Christian band sues school over canceled concert, and other stories from online sources around the world.
April 13, 2006
Shroud of Turin Between 1,300 and 3,000 Years Old, Journal Says
Plus: Scalia the circuit rider, the next "SpongeBob," and other stories from online sources around the world.
April 13, 2006
Three Big Digs
Discoveries bolster understanding of early church, biblical account of David's kingdom.
January 1, 2006
Mysterious Stone Structure Discovered Beneath Sea of Galilee
It appears to be a giant cairn, rocks piled on top of each other (LiveScience)
The Biblical Pseudo-Archeologists Pillaging the West Bank
Finding the elusive, unregulated Israeli bureaucrat who lets American evangelicals run amok in the Palestinian territories. (The Atlantic)
Online Battle Over Ancient Scrolls Spawns Real-World Consequences
Raphael Haim Golb, 53, is headed to jail for waging an Internet campaign against his father’s academic rivals over the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls. (The New York Times)
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