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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.
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War Interrupts Biblical Archaeology
Israel-Iran conflict stalled excavation efforts, forcing international teams to flee.
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The Problem of Panic
Where Peter once stood in the place of Pan, we can hear the voice that changes everything.
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Oldest-Known Hymn Inspires New Worship Song
Historian teams up with Chris Tomlin and Hillsong’s Ben Fielding to adapt rare music dating back to the third century.
Was Jesus Crucified with Nails?
Why one evangelical Bible scholar thinks the answer might be no.
Big Digs, Bad Detectives
From the archaeological discoveries of Ur to Mount Ebal, Christians need to be more careful evaluating the facts.
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Free from Prison, Ancient Church Floor Comes to US
Mosaic inscriptions reveal faith and practice of early Christians.
Christianity Today in 2024
A year in review of our most read articles and favorite stories.
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Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Stories of 2024
From a Mediterranean shipwreck to a mosaic on display in Washington, DC, these are the discoveries that made scholars of the biblical world say “wow” this year.
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Biblical Archaeology Gets Subatomic Help
New tool finds use where digging is practically or politically impossible in Jerusalem.
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There’s Always Been ‘Extra Stuff’ in the Bible
New Testament scholar Garrick V. Allen explains the long history of paratext.