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Archaeology in Israel Update--April 2012
Another two bullae have been found by Dr. Eilat Mazar in the City of David, one by the Large Stone Structure (which Mazar thinks may have been the palace of David) and one by the northern or Nehemiah's tower.
Seized from smugglers, the leather-bound 'gospel' which Iran claims will bring down Christianity and shake world politics Daily Mail: May 25, 2012May 25, 1925 | Tennessee Teacher Is Indicted for Evolution Lessons NYTimes: May 25, 2012
Debunking the Jesus Debunkers
NYTimes: May 25, 2012
Solomons Choice: Valuing Biblical Studies and Humanities Education By Jason Silverman
The current economic climate has threatened funding for many things, education perhaps foremost among them. This is partially due to a simple shortage of cash.
A Convert’s Bible Stories Tablet: May 23, 2012New Arabic Translation of Talmud Promotes Anti-Semitic Narratives Access: May 21, 2012
Ancient shard offers archaeology’s first mention of Bethlehem Times of Israel: May 23, 2012Discovery Proves Bethlehem Part of Kingdom of Judah Arutz Sheva: May 23, 2012What Is the Chief Political Concern of the Bible? Huffington Post: May 23, 2012Catacomb Christianity and Cathedral Christianity Christian Post: May 23, 2012Ethiopian chief rabbi welcomes Torah's translation JPost: May 23, 2012It's Not Just Porn: Why Ultra-Orthodox Jews Fear the Internet Atlantic: May 23, 2012
The Jews and the Agoraioi of Thessaloniki (Acts 17:5) By Ekaterini G. Tsalampouni
Acts 17:1-10 describe the arrival of Paul and his companions to Thessaloniki around 49 CE and the events that took place during their stay in the capital of the province of Macedonia.
Controversial dig Christian Century: May 21, 2012Unique gold earring found in intriguing collection of ancient jewelry in Israel PHYS ORG: May 22, 2012What Biblical Scholars Do (since you were likely losing sleep about it) Patheos: May 22, 2012Borderline Views: Hebrew and the language of science JPost: May 21, 2012Jesus: Father, Husband, Family Man Forward: May 22, 2012
Huge Canaanite Jewelry Hoard Unearthed in Megiddo MidEast News Source: May 21, 201243rd Day of the Omer: Jerusalem -- The Heart of the World Huffington Post: May 21, 2012Richard Dawkins the arch-atheist backs Michael Gove's free Bible plan Guardian: May 19, 2012Walter Wink, Theologian and Author, Dies at 76 NYTimes: May 19, 2012A Jewish Messiah Times Colonists: May 20, 2012
Conventional view of heaven doubted
STL Today: May 19, 2012
Cradle of Civilization, Tigris River
Forget About Noah's Ark; There Was No Worldwide Flood By Robert R. Cargill
Why Did Amos Go to Samaria? By Hallvard Hagelia
Amos is probably the earliest of the prophets in the book of The Twelve. We date him to around 750 BC. Among The Twelve, Amos is one of the very significant prophets and one of the most studied.
Initial Thoughts in a New Book Defending Evangelical Biblical Scholarship Patheos: May 17, 2012The Human Spirit JPost: May 17, 2012N.T. Wright Asks: Have Christians Gotten Heaven All Wrong? Huffington Post: May 17, 2012Catholics must accept Vatican II, including on Judaism, cardinal says Catholic News: May 17, 2012
Khirbet Qeiyafa Excavations Find Evidence Of Solomon's Temple, Archaeologists SayLack of shade makes Western Wall visit unbearable for tourists Haaretz: May 13, 2012Hunting the Whale Forward: May 14, 2012Judging THE Book By Its Cover Huffington Post: May 14, 2012Dr. Jim Charlesworth on Talpiot Tomb B Patheos: May 14, 2012
The Re-Emergence of Source Criticism: The Neo-Documentary Hypothesis
By Joel S. Baden